Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Sateen Fabric for Upholstery from China

This is a dyed woven cotton sateen fabric containing over 85% cotton by weight, weighing 250 g/m², featuring a lustrous satin weave surface ideal for upholstery applications. It falls under HTS 5209.39.00.20 as it meets the criteria for sateens in the 326 yarn number category, distinguishing it from lighter or plain weave cottons. The high weight and specific weave ensure durability for furniture coverings.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and include mill test certificates to confirm compliance with HTS weight threshold

Provide detailed weave analysis documentation proving sateen construction to avoid misclassification as plain weave under 5209.31

Ensure accurate yarn number calculation per US notes (326 category) using formulas like N = BYT/1,000 to prevent customs disputes