Polyester Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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