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Heavyweight Polyester Oxford Upholstery Fabric from Japan

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 — 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

• 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