Laminated Cotton-PVC Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Cotton textile laminated with PVC sheets for furniture upholstery, bonded visibly. Qualifies under 5903.10.10.00 as per lamination definition, for cotton fabrics with poly(vinyl chloride).
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
• Supply bonding process description (heat/pressure) to prove lamination vs simple impregnation
• Ensure not fully covered on both sides, which excludes to Chapter 39
• Check flammability standards for upholstery end-use compliance