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Automotive Seat Cover Cotton Sateen

Dyed cotton sateen fabric weighing more than 200 g/m² for car seat covers, under HTS 5212.23.60.50 for its sateen weave and properties. Durable for vehicle interiors.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7.8%+37.5%45.3%
🇲🇽Mexico7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇨🇦Canada7.8%+10.0%17.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

5903.20.20Lower: 37.5% vs 45.3%

If polyurethane-coated

PU-coated fabrics classify per coating material in 5903, not base textile.

5212.24.60Same rate: 45.3%

If jacquard sateen

Subheading 5212.24 covers jacquard weave sateens separately.

8708.29Lower: 27.5% vs 45.3%

If assembled into seat covers

Parts of motor vehicles in Chapter 87 supersede textile classification.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide end-use statements if challenged, but classification based on objective characteristics

• Ensure no flame-retardant treatments; chemicals may trigger Chapter 59

• Batch invoices by construction to streamline entry summaries

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