Printed Cotton-Polyester Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight printed fabric with 50% polyester staple and 50% cotton, over 170 g/m², for upholstery use. Meets 'other' printed under HTS 5516.44.00.90 due to <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton. Durable for curtains and cushions.
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
• Specify end-use as retail upholstery to avoid industrial reclassification; test for flame retardancy if claimed
• Bulk rolls need proper invoicing per linear meter