Polyester Plaid Upholstery Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from polyester staple fibers using yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It weighs over 170 g/m² and is designed for upholstery applications. Classified under 5515.19.00.05 due to its multi-color yarn composition and synthetic staple fiber base.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify yarn color variation and staple fiber content via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure weight exceeds 170 g/m² if claiming upholstery use
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as jacquard if pattern appears complex