Polyester Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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