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Polyester Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Germany

A durable woven fabric with 90% polyester filaments in a checkered pattern of different colored yarns, designed for furniture upholstery. Classified under HTS 5407.69.40 for other woven fabrics with 85%+ polyester filaments using yarns of different colors. It adheres to chapter notes for general woven structures, not fitting specialized flat fabric definitions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Obtain supplier certifications for polyester content and weave type to prevent misclassification as Chapter 55

• Label rolls with exact color yarn composition and GSM to match statistical note requirements on flat fabrics

• Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared coatings, which could shift to heading 5903 for coated textiles