Polyester Chenille Upholstery Fabric
This is a woven chenille fabric made from polyester man-made fibers, featuring soft pile yarns that create a velvety texture ideal for upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.36.00 as a chenille fabric of man-made fibers, distinct from terry fabrics or narrow woven types. The fabric is typically 54 inches wide and used for sofas and chairs.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If polyurethane coated for waterproofing
Coated or laminated textile fabrics are excluded from Chapter 58 by chapter note and classified in heading 5903.
If sold as unconstructed yardage without formed pile
Woven fabrics of synthetic filament yarns without pile structure fall under Chapter 54 headings.
If quilted with padding for bedding
Quilted textile products in the piece shift to heading 5811 regardless of base fabric type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% man-made fibers via lab tests to confirm classification under 5801.36.00 and avoid reclassification to cotton blends
• Provide weave structure documentation showing chenille pile formation to distinguish from flat-woven fabrics in Chapter 59
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Nylon Chenille Apparel Lining Fabric
Woven chenille fabric from nylon man-made fibers, providing a soft, brushed inner surface for jackets and coats. It qualifies for HTS 5801.36.00 as a man-made fiber chenille fabric, not fitting narrow woven or Chapter 59 exclusions. Lightweight at 8 oz per square yard for garment use.
Spandex-Blend Chenille Activewear Fabric
Stretchy chenille fabric blending polyester and spandex man-made fibers for yoga pants and hoodies, offering pile comfort with elasticity. Under HTS 5801.36.00 as man-made chenille woven pile fabric. Engineered for 4-way stretch.
Chenille Polyester Headboard Fabric
Tufted-look chenille fabric of polyester for upholstering headboards, with dense man-made pile for luxury bedding aesthetics. HTS 5801.36.00 for chenille of man-made fibers, width compliant. Sold in panels or rolls.
Rayon Chenille Scarf Fabric
Lightweight chenille woven from rayon man-made fibers for fashion scarves, providing drape and soft pile. Classifies in 5801.36.00, not narrow per note 6. 45-inch width standard.
Olefin Chenille Outdoor Fabric
UV-resistant chenille fabric from olefin man-made fibers for patio cushions, with pile texture. HTS 5801.36.00 applies. Solution-dyed for fade resistance.
Lyocell Chenille Bedspread Fabric
Eco-friendly chenille from lyocell man-made fibers for bedspreads, soft pile surface. 5801.36.00 classification.