Printed Poly-Cotton Twill Upholstery Fabric from China
A durable printed twill weave fabric blending 70% polyester staple with 30% cotton, over 170 g/m², ideal for furniture covers. Classified in HTS 5514.49.00 for printed 'other woven fabrics' of synthetic staple fibers mixed with cotton, not matching poplin, broadcloth, or sheeting definitions. The twill structure and print distinguish it from plain weaves.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
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
• Provide weave structure samples if twill is questioned; ensure printing is post-weave
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring weight leads to audits
• Use certified invoices for origin verification