Heavyweight Napped Cotton Quilt Backing from China
Printed napped cotton sheeting over 85% cotton and 200 g/m², used as soft backing for quilts, classified in HTS 5209.51.60.50 for its plain weave and napped finish. The fuzzy nap enhances loft and warmth in quilting projects.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Measure fabric breadth and weight per US note formulas to confirm average yarn number and classification
• Label rolls clearly with HTS code, weight, and cotton percentage to facilitate CBP inspection
• Beware of misdeclaration as lighter weight fabric, which shifts to lower subheadings