Automotive Napped Cotton-Poly Seat Cover Fabric from Mexico
Dyed heavy plain weave sheeting fabric of 65% cotton and polyester, over 200 g/m², napped for soft-touch car seat covers. Classified under HTS 5211.31.00.50 for mixed low-cotton content, sheeting weave, dyeing, and napped finish. Provides comfort and noise reduction in vehicles.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify automotive end-use in entry docs but classify by fabric properties, not use
• Test for selvage exclusion in weave purity per US note (b)
• Bundle with patterns? Risk set classification if retail-packaged