Bleached Cross Twill Napped Cotton for Upholstery from China
Featuring a broken cross twill weave, this 220 g/m² fabric is bleached and napped on both sides, with 92% cotton, suitable for furniture covers and automotive interiors. It falls under HTS 5209.22.00.40 as a heavy bleached napped twill per the subheading note's inclusive definition. The texture improves durability and grip.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.2%
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
• Provide weave diagrams confirming 3/4-thread twill or cross twill to distinguish from plain weave
• Test for excessive sizing and remove per US note instructions before weight verification
• Declare as 'napped' explicitly on entry; failure leads to higher duties under un-napped codes