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Polyester-Cotton Printed Twill Upholstery Fabric from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Polyester-Cotton Printed Twill Upholstery Fabric from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 5514.43.00.90