Polyester Printed Upholstery Fabric from China
A heavy-duty woven fabric made from 100% polyester filaments, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring vibrant printed patterns for furniture upholstery. It falls under HTS 5407.69.90.60 as a printed woven fabric with 85% or more polyester content exceeding the weight threshold. This classification distinguishes it from lighter fabrics or those with less polyester.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.4%
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 fabric weight via lab testing to confirm >170 g/m²; provide mill test certificates for polyester content
• Ensure printing is considered a finishing process, not changing the woven base classification
• Watch for misclassification as drapery fabric under lighter subheadings