Sisal Chenille Rug Underlay Fabric from Japan
Chenille-style woven fabric from sisal fibers, providing cushioned pile for rug underlays and floor coverings. Falls under HTS 5801.90.10.00 for vegetable (sisal) fiber pile fabrics, with chenille yarn loops forming the pile surface. Exceeds 30 cm width, not narrow or excluded types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Classify based on predominant sisal content; minor blends ok if vegetable fiber dominant
• Provide photos/diagrams of chenille structure to differentiate from flat-woven sisal
• Ensure not declared as floor covering (5702) if sold as unfinished fabric