Bleached Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric

This heavy-weight bleached cotton sateen fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², features a lustrous satin weave classified under HTS 5212.22.60.50 due to its sateen construction and bleached finish. It is commonly used for durable upholstery on furniture like sofas and chairs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+35.0%42.8%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪Germany7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇯🇵Japan7.8%+10.0%17.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5212.12.60.50Same rate: 42.8%

If dyed instead of bleached

Dyed sateens fall under 5212.12 for colored fabrics, changing from bleached category.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42.8%

If containing 85%+ man-made filaments with cotton

Blends over 85% synthetics shift to Chapter 54 woven fabrics of synthetic filaments.

5211.42.00Higher: 43.1% vs 42.8%

If denim weave rather than sateen

Denim defined as specific twill weave moves to 5211.42, excluding sateen construction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing to confirm classification; provide mill test certificates

Ensure bleaching process documentation to avoid misclassification as unbleached under 5212.21

Declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas to prevent audits on 'other' sateens