Rigid Heavy Denim for Custom Upholstery from China

Rigid no-stretch denim fabric 13.5 oz (456 g/m²), 82% cotton/18% polyester, strict 4-thread twill blue denim specs. Classified in HTS 5211.42.0040 for heavy weight mixed cotton denim with yarn color differences. Targets furniture and auto upholstery.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.1%

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

Flame retardancy treatments post-import don't change HTS

Specify width and linear meters on docs for accurate duty calc

Partner with accredited labs for pre-shipment fiber/weight certs