Heavyweight Poly-Cotton Plaid Upholstery Fabric

A 220 g/m² plain weave fabric blending 65% polyester staple fibers with 35% cotton, featuring multi-colored yarns for plaid design, ideal for furniture upholstery. Classified under HTS 5514.30.31.00 due to its polyester staple base mixed mainly with cotton, weight over 170 g/m², and plain weave construction. Offers durability and fade resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 49.9%

If made with synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers

Filament-based polyester-cotton mixes are in Chapter 54, not staple fiber Chapter 55.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 49.9%

If coated or laminated with plastics for textile use

Surface treatments like PVC coating move it to heading 5903 for coated fabrics.

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 49.9%

If imported as finished upholstery panels cut to size

Cut and hemmed pieces for specific end-use may be other made-up textile articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill test certificates for gsm weight and fiber composition to prevent reclassification

Ensure plain weave is documented, as twill variants shift to other subheadings

Label color yarn usage clearly to avoid grouping under single-color categories

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