Cut Corduroy Fabric 14 Wale from China
This is a warp pile fabric made from man-made fibers like polyester, featuring cut pile in a 14 wale per inch corduroy pattern, used primarily for apparel and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.37.50 as a cut warp pile fabric of man-made fibers, distinct from uncut or knotted types. The cut pile creates the characteristic ridged velvet-like texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify exact wale count and fiber content via lab tests for accurate classification; ensure no impregnation or coating to avoid Chapter 59 exclusion
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as apparel if cut to shape—remains fabric if not made up