Automotive Cut Pile Seat Cover Fabric
This is a high-weight cut warp pile fabric made from a polyester-nylon blend, exceeding 271 g/m², designed for car seat covers. The heavy weight and cut pile construction provide comfort and wear resistance, and the man-made fibre composition qualifies it under tariff item 5801.37.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics
Textile fabrics treated with plastics are excluded from Chapter 58 and fall under Chapter 59.
If the fabric is cut to shape and made up into finished seat covers
Made-up textile articles of Chapter 63 cover finished products like seat covers.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the exact fibre blend and weight per square metre, as these are key factors for classification under 5801.37.00
• If the fabric is cut to shape for specific car seats, it may be considered 'made up' and fall under Chapter 63
• Ensure the fabric is not coated or laminated with plastics, which would change the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5801.37.00
Acrylic Cut Chenille Look Fabric
This is a soft acrylic warp pile fabric mimicking chenille with densely cut pile yarns, used for throws and decorative pillows. It is a cut warp pile fabric of man-made fibers and falls under tariff item 5801.37.00.
Acrylic Cut Warp Pile Automotive Seat Fabric
This is a cut warp pile fabric made from acrylic man-made fibres, engineered for car seat covers with a plush, durable pile surface. The man-made fibre composition and cut warp pile structure qualify it under tariff item 5801.37.00.
Acrylic Epinglé Uncut Fabric for Craft Projects
This is an uncut epinglé warp pile fabric made from acrylic man-made fibers, featuring looped pile that has not been cut. It is used for craft projects and home decor accents, and falls under tariff item 5801.37.00 as a warp pile fabric of man-made fibers.
Contract Grade Polyester Plush Pile Fabric
This is a commercial-grade cut warp pile polyester fabric exceeding 271 g/m², designed for hotel furnishings such as lobbies. The plush pile and heavy weight offer durability in high-traffic areas, and the man-made fibre composition places it under tariff item 5801.37.00.
Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale
This is a warp pile fabric made from man-made fibers like polyester, featuring cut pile in a 14 wale per inch corduroy pattern, used for apparel and upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5801.37.00 as a cut warp pile fabric of man-made fibers.
Cut Warp Pile Polyester Upholstery Fabric
This is a heavy-duty cut warp pile fabric made from polyester, weighing over 271 g/m², with a velvety pile surface ideal for upholstery. The man-made fibre composition and cut pile structure qualify it under tariff item 5801.37.00.