Cotton-Lyocell Checkered Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight upholstery fabric wider than 127 cm, blending 55% cotton and 45% lyocell staple fibers with multi-color yarns forming checkers. Qualifies under HTS 5516.43.00.35 for wide 'other' fabrics mixed with cotton and <85% artificial staples. Designed for furniture covering.
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
• Test for >170 g/m² if claiming non-sheeting; provide yarn color verification photos
• Pitfall: Mistaking for Chapter 59 if flame-retardant treated