5209.51.60.50/Napped Cotton Upholstery Backing Fabric/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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