Napped Cotton Upholstery Backing Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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