Heavy Dyed Cotton-Spandex Broadcloth Upholstery Fabric from China
A plain weave broadcloth fabric exceeding 200 g/m², composed of 80% cotton and 20% spandex, uniformly dyed for furniture upholstery. Classified in HTS 5211.31.00.20 due to its poplin/broadcloth structure, mixed man-made fiber content, and dyed plain weave meeting 314 thread criteria. Provides stretch and strength for heavy-use seating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.6%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document exact weight in g/m² after desizing; ensure >200 g/m² threshold with lab certification
• Label as mixed cotton-manmade; avoid pure cotton claims to prevent reclassification under Chapter 52 pure cotton headings
• Check for certified hand-loomed status if applicable, but note it applies mainly to 5208/5209