Heavy Napped Cotton Checkered Upholstery Fabric from China
Durable cotton fabric >85% by weight, plain weave exceeding 200 g/m², with checkered pattern from differently colored yarns and napped for suede-like texture in upholstery. Meets HTS 5209.41.60.40 due to weight, weave, color mix, and finishing. Used for furniture covers and cushions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Test for excessive sizing removal per US note (b) to accurately measure yarn number and weight
• Declare exact construction (e.g
• 20s yarn average) using provided formulas for tariff verification