Napped Polyester-Cotton Twill Upholstery Fabric from China
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.
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
• 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