Heavyweight Napped Cotton Upholstery Lining from Japan
Plain weave bleached cotton sheeting fabric >85% cotton >200 g/m², napped for cushioned upholstery lining. Fits HTS 5209.21.00.50 as napped sheeting, irrespective of furniture end-use. Used in sofa and chair manufacturing.
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
• Document as lining fabric, not upholstery base—end-use secondary to material specs
• Compute yarn number via approved formulas if average exceeds norms