Bleached Cotton-Polyester Sateen Upholstery Fabric from China

This heavy-weight woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester and features a sateen weave with a smooth, lustrous surface. It is bleached for a clean white finish, classifying under HTS 5211.20.29.20 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight, bleaching, and specific sateen construction as defined in subheading notes. Commonly used for durable furniture coverings.

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

Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix; provide mill test certificates

Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal per US note formulas to ensure >200 g/m² compliance

Avoid misclassification as denim by confirming sateen weave (not 3/4-thread twill) and bleaching process