Uncut Cotton Epinglé Velvet Fabric from Japan
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.
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
• 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