Long Pile Silk Velvet Upholstery Fabric

A knitted long pile fabric with 90% silk content, mimicking velvet for furniture upholstery and curtains. Classified under HTS 6001.99.10.00 due to high silk proportion and pile construction per Chapter 60 notes on knitted goods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4%+35.0%39%
🇲🇽Mexico4%+10.0%14%
🇨🇦Canada4%+10.0%14%
🇩🇪Germany4%+10.0%14%
🇯🇵Japan4%+10.0%14%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6001.92.00Higher: 52.2% vs 39%

If synthetic warp with silk pile

Synthetic base fabrics fall under 6001.92 regardless of pile material.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 39%

If woven velvet construction

Woven pile fabrics of silk go to Chapter 51, not knitted.

5903.90.10Lower: 37.7% vs 39%

If textile-backed after coating

Coated or laminated pile fabrics shift to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide fiber content lab reports; silk waste blends must total 85%+ silk fibers

Document end-use as furnishing fabric to leverage Chapter 60 metal thread note if applicable

Watch for reclassification to 5801 if tufted rather than knitted pile