Heavyweight Blue Denim Polyester Upholstery Fabric from China
Heavyweight (250 gsm) woven blue denim fabric from 88% polyester staple fibers, ideal for sofa covers and automotive upholstery. It qualifies for HTS 5512.99.0010 as a high-synthetic staple fiber fabric in the blue denim statistical category (225). Provides fade-resistant denim aesthetic for interior applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Certify flame-retardancy if for contract upholstery to meet US safety standards (e.g
• NFPA 701)
• Declare as 'upholstery fabric' on entry but provide construction details to prevent classification as apparel fabric
• Bundle with care instructions and colorfastness test reports to support valuation and quality claims