Polyester Velour Upholstery Fabric from China
A heavy-duty velour fabric made from polyester fibers, weighing over 271 grams per square meter, featuring a plush pile surface ideal for upholstery. It is classified under HTS 6001.92.0010 as a knitted or crocheted pile fabric of man-made fibers specifically defined as velour with the required stitch density. This fabric is commonly used in furniture and automotive seating.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 271 g/m² and meets velour stitch density (12+ stitches/cm vertically) with lab tests for statistical reporting
• Provide mill test certificates confirming man-made fiber content >70% to avoid reclassification to cotton-blend headings
• Label rolls clearly with HTS code, weight, and fiber composition to prevent customs delays