Printed Polyester Twill Upholstery Fabric
This is a printed twill weave fabric made from polyester staple fibers, weighing over 170 g/m², used primarily for upholstery in furniture and automotive interiors. It falls under HTS 5516.94.0060 because it is a printed woven fabric of artificial staple fibers in a twill weave, matching the statistical suffix 617. The twill construction provides durability and a distinctive diagonal pattern.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unprinted
Unprinted twill weave fabrics of artificial staple fibers classify under 5516.93, a different subheading for non-printed variants.
If made from synthetic filament yarns instead of staple fibers
Filament-based polyester twill fabrics fall under Chapter 54 for synthetic filament woven fabrics, not Chapter 55 for staple fibers.
If coated or laminated for textile use
Application of a coating changes classification to Chapter 59 as textile fabrics impregnated or coated, regardless of base weave.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify weave type via lab testing to confirm twill construction, as misclassification to plain weave could shift to 5516.92
• Provide detailed yarn composition certificates showing artificial staple fibers over 85% to avoid reclassification under blended fiber headings
• Include printing process documentation to distinguish from unprinted fabrics under 5516.93, preventing duty underpayments
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