Polyurethane Foam Automotive Seat Cover from China

A cellular polyurethane foam sheet combined with a polyester textile backing, where the plastic content exceeds 70% by weight and man-made fibers predominate in the textile component. This composite material is used for protective automotive seat covers. It falls under HTS 3921.13.1100 due to its cellular polyurethane structure layered with predominant man-made textile fibers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)

Import Tips

Verify plastic content exceeds 70% by weight via lab testing to confirm classification in 3921.13.1100

Provide detailed layer composition and fiber content reports for Customs to avoid reclassification

Ensure textile component labels man-made fibers as predominant to meet subheading requirements