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Unbleached Polyester Twill for Upholstery

Heavyweight unbleached twill weave fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, ideal for upholstery linings. It matches HTS 5512.11.0060 criteria: unbleached, 85%+ polyester staple, twill weave (617).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China12%+37.5%49.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany12%β€”12%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5512.29.00Same rate: 49.5%

If acrylic or other synthetic staple fibers predominate

Non-polyester synthetic staple fabrics use different subheadings like 5512.29.

5903.90.10.00Lower: 40.2% vs 49.5%

If coated or laminated for industrial use

Textile fabrics impregnated or coated classify in Chapter 59.

5515.12.00Same rate: 49.5%

If woven with cotton fibers over 15%

Mixed polyester-cotton wovens fall under Chapter 55 subheading 5515 for blends.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Test for staple fiber length to differentiate from filament yarns, crucial for Chapter 55 entry

β€’ Declare intended end-use if industrial to potentially qualify for lower duties or quotas

β€’ Watch for contamination; pure polyester certification prevents reclassification as mixed

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