Dyed Poly-Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric from China
Sateen weave fabric dyed, with polyester staple fibers (<85%) mainly mixed with cotton, weight >170 g/m². HTS 5514.23.00 applies to this 'other' category dyed fabric in the polyester staple cotton series. Popular for furniture covers and cushions.
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 sateen float pattern in technical sheets to avoid plain weave confusion
• For upholstery end-use, prepare for potential flammability certs under US import regs
• Batch-test color fastness to prevent rejections on dyeing uniformity