Modacrylic Flame-Retardant Upholstery Blend from China
Woven fabric blending modacrylic staple mainly with aramid filaments for fire resistance, plain weave over 170 g/m². Fits HTS 5515.21.00 as modacrylic staple with man-made filaments. For commercial upholstery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include NFPA 701 or similar FR test reports for modacrylic claims
• Specify commercial end-use to differentiate from apparel
• Blend ratios critical; staple must predominate