Bleached Linen Upholstery Grade Fabric from China
Bleached 87% flax wide fabric (>127 cm) for furniture upholstery, plain weave not of square construction. Classified HTS 5309.11.00.10 for bleached high-flax content and width. Exceeds broadcloth exclusions per chapter note (b)(ii) due to yarn number.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Test average yarn number to confirm not broadcloth per note (b); document for tariff disputes
• Check if napped surface meets note (f) definition to avoid pile fabric confusion
• Use proper packaging to prevent creasing during ocean freight