Heavy Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric from China
This unbleached woven cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight and weighs more than 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5209.19.00.20 due to its sateen weave structure and unbleached state. It is specifically designed for upholstery applications like sofas and chairs, providing a smooth, lustrous surface typical of sateens.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content >85% via lab testing for accurate classification
• Obtain mill test certificates confirming unbleached status and sateen weave to avoid reclassification
• Beware of bleaching during processing which shifts to 5209.29 subheading, triggering audits