Polyester-Cotton Twill Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This heavy-weight fabric exceeds 170 g/m² and features a twill weave with polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, under 85% polyester. It is dyed for use in furniture upholstery, fitting HTS 5514.23.00.20 due to its weave, weight, fiber mix, and coloration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix, as required for Chapter 55
• Provide weave structure documentation (e.g
• twill pattern photos) to customs for accurate 5514.23 classification
• Avoid misdeclaration as plain weave, which falls under 5514.21, leading to duty adjustments