Printed Flame-Retardant Cotton Fabric from China

Printed cotton fabric treated for flame retardancy, 270 g/m², 95% cotton, for curtains and stage backdrops. HTS 5209.59.00 as printed heavyweight cotton >85%, where FR treatment doesn't alter base fabric classification. Meets NFPA standards for safety.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

FR treatments don't change HTS if cotton-dominant; declare treatment but classify as base fabric

Provide NFPA 701 test reports voluntarily for buyer assurance, not required for entry

Avoid declaring as 'technical textile' prematurely; stick to weight/composition facts