Heavyweight Polyester Oxford Upholstery Fabric from China
Durable oxford cloth made from polyester staple fibers, used for upholstery in furniture and automotive seats. Its robust basketweave and weight over 170 g/m² exclude it from lighter fabric notes like cheesecloth or printcloth. HTS 5515.19.0045 designates it as oxford cloth.
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
• Declare intended end-use as upholstery if bulk; retail packaging may affect classification
• Lab certify average yarn number >26 to avoid sheeting note (b) exclusion