Unbleached Flax-Viscose Blend Upholstery Fabric from China
Heavy unbleached plain weave fabric with 60% flax and 40% viscose, >200 g/m², average yarn 28, not square construction, classified other per notes (b)(c) at 5309.21.40.90. Durable for furniture upholstery. Flax content <85% keeps it in blend category.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Specify fiber percentages accurately; viscose blends often scrutinized for man-made dominance
• Heavy weight fabrics need density proofs to avoid lighter category shifts