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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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