Polyester Cut Velvet Upholstery Fabric from Germany
A luxurious cut warp pile velvet fabric woven from polyester yarns, ideal for furniture upholstery and curtains with a plush, smooth pile surface. Classified in HTS 5801.37.50 due to its man-made fiber composition and cut warp pile structure, excluding terry or narrow types. The cut pile distinguishes it from looped pile fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide weave structure diagrams and yarn specs to CBP for verification; watch for width over 30 cm to avoid 5806 confusion
• Pitfall: dyeing post-import may require origin recertification if substantial transformation occurs