Cotton Velvet Upholstery Fabric from China
This is an uncut weft pile fabric made from cotton, featuring dense loops that create a plush velvet texture before cutting. It is used primarily for upholstery in furniture and automotive interiors. Classified under HTS 5801.21.00.00 as it is a woven uncut weft pile fabric of cotton, distinct from terry fabrics or narrow woven types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
55.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify the fabric width exceeds 30 cm to avoid classification in heading 5806; provide weave structure documentation to confirm uncut weft pile construction
• Ensure cotton content is at least 85% for accurate duty rates, and test for any coatings that might shift to Chapter 59