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Jacquard Cotton-Polyester Upholstery Fabric from Japan

This jacquard woven fabric blends 60% cotton with 40% polyester staple fibers, weighing 220 g/m², featuring intricate multicolored patterns from yarns of different colors. It falls under HTS 5514.30.39.20 as a woven fabric of synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, over 170 g/m², classified specifically as jacquard weave. The complex weave creates raised designs ideal for durable furniture coverings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetic staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misclassification to 5513 can occur

Provide weave analysis and weight certificates; jacquard patterns must be confirmed by yarn color differentiation

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect g/m² declaration—ensure documentation matches 220 g/m² specs