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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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