Napped Polyester-Cotton Twill Upholstery Fabric
This printed woven fabric blends polyester staple fibers with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², featuring a 3-thread twill weave and napped finish for a soft texture. It falls under HTS 5514.42.0040 due to its mixed fiber composition (less than 85% polyester), printed design, twill structure, and napping. Commonly used for heavy-duty furniture upholstery.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not napped or brushed
Non-napped twill versions shift to the base printed twill subheading without the napped specification.
If 85% or more cotton by weight
Higher cotton content moves it to Chapter 52 for cotton fabrics mixed with minor man-made fibers.
If coated or laminated for specific use
Added textile coating changes classification to man-made fiber textile fabrics with coating.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis proving 3/4-thread twill and napped finish, plus weight certification >170 g/m²
• Ensure printing is on one or both sides; include mill certificates to avoid delays from informal entries
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