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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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