Napped Cotton Upholstery Backing Fabric from Canada
Printed napped plain weave cotton sheeting >85% cotton, >200 g/m² for HTS 5209.51.60.50. Used as backing for upholstery to add cushioning and prevent slippage.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoices specifying 'napped sheeting' and statistical suffix 313
• Conduct fiber burn tests for cotton verification if content is questioned
• Avoid bulk packaging that compresses nap, affecting weight measurement