Dyed Polyester Sheeting Fabric 613 from Germany
This is a plain weave dyed woven fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m², of square construction with over 33 warp ends and filling picks per cm², and average yarn number 68 or lower, precisely matching the HTS definition of 'sheeting'. It falls under 5516.92.0020 as dyed sheeting (613) in the category of other woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers. Commonly used for bed linens and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify square construction and thread count exceed 33 per cm² with lab testing to confirm 'sheeting' classification per statistical note (b)(i)
• Provide mill certificates documenting polyester staple fiber content and dyeing process to avoid reclassification as unfinished fabric