Unbleached Polyester Twill for Upholstery from China
Heavyweight unbleached polyester staple twill fabric (250 gsm) designed for upholstery backings. Meets HTS 5512.91.00.60 criteria: 85%+ synthetics, unbleached, twill weave (617). Provides stable base for final decorative fabrics.
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
• Specify industrial end-use on invoices to avoid retail classification
• Include gsm and yarn count matching Chapter 55 exclusions (not poplin-like)
• Bulk roll imports require proper marking for commercial vs consumer use