Polyester Chenille Upholstery Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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