Hemp-Cotton-Polyester Upholstery Fabric from China
A durable woven upholstery fabric blending hemp (vegetable fiber), cotton, and polyester for furniture coverings. Classified under HTS 5311.00.30.90 due to its mixed composition of other vegetable fibers with cotton and man-made staples, excluding specialized weaves like poplin or sheeting. Meets statistical notes for combination weaves in chapter 53.
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
• Document fiber breakdown (e.g
• 40% hemp, 30% cotton, 30% polyester) with mill test certificates
• Watch for reclassification if napped, as per note (f)
• Pitfall: Importing without yarn number specs can trigger customs queries on 'square construction'