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
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
• 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