Cotton Chenille Apparel Lining Fabric from Japan
Woven cotton chenille fabric used as a soft lining in jackets and coats, offering a plush interior feel from its characteristic chenille pile yarns. It qualifies for HTS 5801.26.00 as a cotton chenille fabric, meeting Chapter 58 definitions excluding coated goods or narrow widths.
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
• Document intended use as fabric (not made-up) with commercial invoices; avoid apparel Chapter 61/62 if uncut
• Test for flammability if for apparel; U.S. customs may require CPSIA compliance certificates