Cut Warp Pile Cotton Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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