Heavy Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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