Multicolor Jacquard Cotton Upholstery Fabric from Japan
A jacquard woven fabric of 87% cotton with varied color yarns, average yarn number 40, weighing 180 g/m², ideal for furniture upholstery. Falls under HTS 5208.49.40.20 for its multi-color yarns, low yarn number, lightweight, and jacquard weave per US notes on cotton fabric metrics. Offers detailed patterns like florals or geometrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm jacquard (figure weave via dobby/jacquard mechanism) as non-jacquard may shift to 5208.49.60
• Document yarn count per Chapter 52 (total single yarns per cm²) and multi-color verification to prevent duty disputes
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail sets; declare as greige or finished fabric only