Heavyweight Dyed Cotton Sateen Fabric for Upholstery from Mexico
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.
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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