Recycled PET Cut Velvet Fabric from Japan
Eco-friendly cut warp pile velvet from recycled polyester (PET) bottles, for sustainable fashion and home goods. Classified HTS 5801.37.50 based on man-made fiber cut pile, recycling doesn't change tariff. Maintains premium velvet hand despite recycled origin.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.2%
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
Import Tips
• Certify recycled content for preferences but classify same; retain GRS certs
• Common error: confusing with nonwovens from recycled fibers