Polyester Velour Upholstery Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
27.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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