Industrial Unbleached Cotton Backing Fabric
Heavy unbleached plain weave cotton backing fabric, yarn number 41, 180 g/m², 86% cotton, fits HTS 5208.12.40 for its unprocessed heavy characteristics. Used behind vinyl for upholstery.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for lighter industrial backing ≤100 g/m²
Weight delineates subheadings 5208.11 vs 5208.12.
If laminated to plastic sheet
Laminated fabric-plastic combos shift to Chapter 39 plastics.
If as carded cotton laps/waste
Waste products like lap waste under 5202.99 but processed fibers in 5204.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Bulk rolls need accurate linear meter declarations; Z' grams/m² critical for customs
• Avoid 'certified hand-loomed' label unless documented; affects 5208/5209 provisions
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