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Polyester Upholstery Fabric - Multi-Color Stripe from Japan

A heavy-duty woven polyester fabric weighing over 170 g/m², featuring yarns of different colors in a stripe pattern, used for furniture upholstery. It contains 85% or more synthetic filaments, classifying it under HTS 5407.73.20.60 due to its weight, composition, and multi-color yarn construction.

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

• Verify fabric weight exceeds 170 g/m² with lab testing certificates to confirm classification

• Provide detailed yarn composition reports showing ≥85% synthetic filaments and multi-color usage

• Avoid misclassification by ensuring documentation distinguishes from lighter fabrics under 5407.61