Uncut Cotton Corduroy Fabric from China
A woven cotton fabric with uncut weft pile forming distinctive ridges or 'wales' characteristic of corduroy in its pre-cut state. Commonly used for apparel like trousers and jackets. Falls under HTS 5801.21.00.00 as uncut weft pile of cotton, before the pile floats are cut to create the final texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document the uncut state with production photos or specs to distinguish from cut pile in Chapter 58; declare exact cotton yarn count for quota compliance
• Watch for blends dropping below 85% cotton, which may shift to other subheadings