Furniture Backing Napped Cotton-Elastane Fabric from Japan
Unbleached 230 g/m² sheeting plain woven from 76% cotton and 24% elastane, napped for cushioning. HTS 5211.11.00.50 due to napped (313) specs in heavy MMF-cotton unbleached category. For sofa or chair backings.
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%
Import Tips
• Lab certify elastane % to prevent disputes over 'mainly MMF' thresholds
• Document as unbleached with no optical brighteners