Cut Warp Pile Cotton Upholstery Fabric from China
This heavy cut warp pile fabric made from cotton weighs over 271 grams per square meter and features a velvety pile surface ideal for upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.27.50.10 as a warp pile fabric of cotton with cut pile exceeding the weight threshold, distinguishing it from lighter fabrics or uncut pile types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
53.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight via lab testing to confirm over 271 g/m² for correct classification under 5801.27.50.10
• Provide detailed construction specs including warp pile and cut pile details in commercial invoice
• Avoid misclassification as apparel fabric; specify end-use as upholstery to prevent duty shifts