Cotton Chenille Quilt Backing Fabric from China
This cotton-based chenille fabric serves as a textured backing for quilts and bedding, with pile yarns creating a cozy, velvety reverse side. HTS 5801.26.00 applies as it's a woven chenille of cotton, not subject to 5806 narrow fabric limits or Chapter 59 exclusions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Provide weave structure diagrams to confirm chenille pile vs. other piles like terry (5802)
• Ensure selvages are woven, not cut, for proper fabric classification over garment pieces
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as made-ups; use roll invoices for fabric imports