Viscose-Polyester Blend Upholstery Fabric from Germany
Woven fabric primarily of viscose artificial staple filaments blended mainly with synthetic polyester filaments, in varied color patterns for upholstery. HTS 5408.33.90.10 applies as other woven artificial filament fabrics of different colors mixed with synthetics. Weight exceeds 170 g/m² but avoids sheeting exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit construction specs confirming not square construction to differentiate from sheeting per note (d)
• Watch for average yarn number exceeding 26 limits that could shift classification
• Label as 'flat fabric' if twist <472 turns/m to match statistical definitions