Heavy Napped Cotton Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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