Cotton Chenille Quilt Backing Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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