Cotton Plush Uncut Pile Fabric from Japan
This cotton fabric features dense uncut weft pile loops mimicking plush toy textures, used in crafts and soft furnishings. Chapter notes confirm inclusion of uncut weft pile before floats are cut. HTS 5801.21.00.00 for cotton-specific uncut variants.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare as greige (uncut) goods to qualify for lower fabric duties vs finished; inspect for dobby or jacquard patterns affecting subheading
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics Chapter 63 articles