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Heavyweight Cotton Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Japan

Cotton fabric ≥85% by weight, over 200 g/m², woven with different colored yarns forming checkered patterns for furniture upholstery. Classified as other multi-color fabrics not meeting denim specs. Provides durable seating covers.

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) before weight determination

• Specify end-use as upholstery on entry docs to guide proper classification

• Ensure no flame-retardant treatments that could trigger Chapter 59 classification