Napped Cotton Upholstery Backing Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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