Textured Polyester Upholstery Fabric from China
This flat woven fabric consists of 85% or more textured polyester filaments of different colors, weighing under 170 g/m², suitable for furniture upholstery. It meets HTS 5407.53.20.20 as a flat fabric (619) due to its plain weave construction without excessive yarn twist and multi-color yarn composition. Primarily used in home decor for sofas and chairs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify yarn composition via lab tests to confirm ≥85% textured polyester filaments; declarations must match statistical note (a) for weave exclusivity
• Provide detailed weave specs (ends/picks per cm, yarn twist <472 turns/m) to avoid reclassification as non-flat fabrics