Cotton Cut Velveteen Fabric from Japan
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.
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
• 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