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Cotton Cut Velveteen Fabric

Velveteen is a cotton warp pile fabric with short, cut pile produced by filling floats and shearing, used in casual apparel and crafts. It fits HTS 5801.27.50.20 as other cut warp pile cotton fabrics. The short pile density differentiates it from longer pile velvets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China18.5%+37.5%56%
🇲🇽Mexico18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇨🇦Canada18.5%+10.0%28.5%
🇩🇪Germany18.5%—18.5%
🇯🇵Japan18.5%—18.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5801.37.10.00Lower: 51.5% vs 56%

If of man-made fibers instead of cotton

Fiber composition determines subheading; synthetics go to 5801.37.

5907.00.60.00Lower: 37.5% vs 56%

If painted, printed, or flock-coated

Surface treatments exclude from Chapter 58 per notes, into Chapter 59.

6307.90.98.85Lower: 27% vs 56%

If made up into finished rags or dusters

Assembled articles shift from fabrics (Chapter 58) to made-up textiles (Chapter 63).

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with exact pile density (e.g

• 72 wales/inch) for customs verification

• Avoid common error of classifying as knit fabric; require weave analysis report

• Check for selvages; cut from wider pieces must still qualify as woven pile