Dyed Poly-Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric from China
Sateen weave dyed fabric with 80% polyester staple fibers and 20% cotton, weighing 200 g/m² for upholstery. Classified in HTS 5514.23.00.90 as other dyed polyester staple-cotton blends over 170 g/m², less than 85% poly. Offers luster and strength for furniture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
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
• Specify end-use (upholstery) in docs; if for apparel, verify against 5514.22 apparel fabrics
• Flame retardancy certs often required for furniture imports—check NFPA standards
• Avoid bulk import mislabeling as 'greige' which would go to 5516