Polypropylene Heavy Pile Upholstery Velvet from China
Cut warp pile velvet from polypropylene exceeding 271 g/m², prized for stain-resistant upholstery in commercial settings. Fits HTS 5801.37.5010 as man-made fiber warp pile fabric with cut pile and heavy grammage. Ideal for restaurant seating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
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 FTIR analysis for fiber ID to confirm polypropylene vs. other synthetics
• Document end-use as upholstery to support classification; apparel use might trigger Chapter 59 review