Polyester Cut Velour Fabric from Japan
Stretchy polyester cut warp pile velour fabric for sportswear and loungewear, with a short, knapped pile finish. Classified under HTS 5801.37.50 for its man-made fiber woven cut pile construction, excluding narrow or terry variants. Velour's silky texture comes from precisely cut pile yarns.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include mill certificates for yarn type (filament vs. staple); ensure selvages intact if cut from wider looms
• Common issue: confusion with Chapter 59 if flame-retardant treated