Cotton Cut Velveteen Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
28.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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