Uncut Cotton Epinglé Velvet Fabric

This is an uncut epinglé warp pile fabric made from cotton, featuring looped pile that has not been cut to form a velvet surface. It falls under HTS 5801.27.10.00 as a warp pile epinglé (uncut) fabric of cotton, distinct from cut pile or terry fabrics. Commonly used in upholstery and apparel before final processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10.5%+35.0%45.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇨🇦Canada10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇩🇪Germany10.5%+10.0%20.5%
🇯🇵Japan10.5%+10.0%20.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5801.21.00.00Higher: 55.2% vs 45.5%

If the pile has been cut

Cut epinglé warp pile fabrics are classified separately from uncut versions in the same cotton warp pile subheading.

6001.22.00.00Lower: 27.2% vs 45.5%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted cotton pile fabrics like loop knit terry fall under Chapter 60 for knitted or crocheted fabrics.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 45.5%

If textile fabric impregnated or coated

Chapter note excludes coated or laminated textile fabrics from Chapter 58, directing them to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the fabric width and selvage presence to confirm it doesn't qualify as narrow woven under heading 5806

Provide mill certificates for cotton fiber content to avoid misclassification as man-made fiber blends

Ensure documentation specifies 'uncut epinglé' status to distinguish from cut pile fabrics