Cotton Cut Velvet Fabric from China
A premium cotton warp pile fabric with densely cut pile creating a plush velvet surface, suitable for upholstery and evening wear. Classified under HTS 5801.27.50 due to its cut warp pile construction from cotton yarns. It differs from terry or uncut velvets.
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
• Provide weave analysis or lab tests proving cut warp pile to avoid reclassification
• Label as 'cut pile fabric' in invoices; made-up articles go to Chapter 63
• Check for exclusions if fabric is over 30 cm wide and fringed, potentially under 5808