Cotton Cut Velvet Fabric from China
A luxurious cotton warp pile fabric with densely cut pile creating a soft, plush surface ideal for drapes, upholstery, and evening wear. Classified under HTS 5801.27.50.20 due to its cut warp pile construction from cotton yarns. It meets the 'other' subheading as it's not excluded by specific exceptions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
56%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Inspect for uniform cut pile height; irregular cuts could be rejected or reclassified as terry (5802)
• Document weave structure via lab tests to prove warp pile vs. weft pile, avoiding disputes