Cotton Uncut Velvet Fabric from China
A cotton woven fabric featuring weft pile in the form of uncut loops creating a velvet-like appearance. Used for upholstery, curtains, and apparel linings. Falls under HTS 5801.23.00.00 as other weft pile fabric of cotton, distinct from cut pile velvet.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Document the weaving process showing uncut floats to distinguish from cut pile fabrics
• Ensure width exceeds 30 cm to avoid classification as narrow woven fabric under 5806
• Label clearly as 'uncut pile' to prevent confusion with finished velvet products