5512.29.00.20 - Sheeting (613)

This HTS code, 5512.29.00.20, classifies woven fabrics of synthetic staple fibers, specifically those containing 85 percent or more by weight of synthetic staple fibers, and within that group, those containing 85 percent or more by weight of acrylic or modacrylic staple fibers, but which are not specifically enumerated as poplin/broadcloth, printcloth, cheesecloth/lawns/voiles/batistes, duck, or satin/twill weaves. The term "sheeting" in this context refers to fabrics that are generally produced by a plain weave and are commonly used for bedding and other household textiles, distinguished by their durability and relatively simple construction.

Distinguishing this "sheeting" category from its siblings involves careful examination of the weave structure and intended use. For instance, poplin or broadcloth (5512.29.00.15) exhibits a distinct rib effect, printcloth (5512.29.00.25) is typically a lighter weight plain weave fabric often used for printing, and duck (5512.29.00.35) is a sturdier, heavier plain weave fabric. Likewise, specific designations like cheesecloth, lawns, voiles, batistes, or those with satin or twill weaves are separately classified under their respective subheadings, leaving this "other" sheeting category for plain weave fabrics that don't fit these more specific descriptions.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the primary focus for importers and exporters under this code is to ensure that the fabric meets all the specified criteria: it must be a woven fabric composed of synthetic staple fibers, with at least 85% synthetic staple fiber content by weight, and within that, at least 85% acrylic or modacrylic staple fiber content by weight. Crucially, it must not fall into any of the more specifically defined categories of woven fabrics at the same level, such as specific weave types or fabric names like poplin or duck.