Cotton Chenille Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Woven cotton fabric with chenille yarns creating a soft, fuzzy weft pile surface ideal for furniture upholstery and decorative pillows. The chenille pile consists of uncut yarn loops. HTS 5801.23.00.00 covers such cotton weft pile and chenille fabrics.
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
• Include yarn specifications showing chenille construction with loose pile effect
• Avoid selling as finished upholstery which might require classification under Chapter 94
• Test for colorfastness as upholstery fabrics face strict performance standards