Polyester Upholstery Fabric

Woven polyester staple fabric, 220 g/m², jacquard weave not plain, 88% polyester. Excluded from chapter notes for poplin etc., thus HTS 5512.19.00.90 other. For furniture covering.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China13.6%+35.0%48.6%
🇲🇽Mexico13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇨🇦Canada13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇩🇪Germany13.6%+10.0%23.6%
🇯🇵Japan13.6%+10.0%23.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

5514Lower: 18.5% vs 48.6%

If coated for stain resistance

Impregnated/coated polyester staple in 5514.

5407.52Lower: 24.9% vs 48.6%

If filament yarn upholstery equivalent

Filament versions in Chapter 54 heading 5407.

9401.71.00Lower: 42.5% vs 48.6%

If sold as furniture set component

Upholstery fabric in seats classify with furniture in Chapter 94.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Note end-use as upholstery to support 'other' vs apparel fabrics

Ensure no flame-retardant treatments pushing to Chapter 59