Printed Cotton-Poly Twill Upholstery Fabric from Japan
A robust 75% cotton / 25% polyester printed 4-thread twill fabric weighing 250 g/m², ideal for heavy-duty upholstery on chairs and sofas. Classified under HTS 5211.52.00 due to its cotton content below 85%, man-made fiber blend, weight over 200 g/m², printed finish, and precise twill construction per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit GSM (grams per square meter) test reports to prove weight exceeds 200 g/m² threshold
• Label rolls clearly with fiber composition and country of origin to meet U.S. labeling laws for blended fabrics
• Beware of quantitative restrictions on cotton content; track imports against Chapter 52 U.S. note limits