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Polyester-Cotton Printed Twill Upholstery Fabric from China

This heavy-weight printed twill fabric is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used primarily for upholstery on furniture. It falls under HTS 5514.43.00.90 as a printed woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, not fitting specific subcategories like poplin or sheeting. The printing adds decorative patterns suitable for home decor.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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 tests to confirm less than 85% polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misclassification can lead to penalties

• Provide detailed weave structure and weight documentation (gsm >170) to customs for accurate HTS 5514.43.00.90 classification

• Ensure printing is on one or both sides and declare as 'other' printed polyester-cotton fabric to avoid reclassification to unprinted codes