Dyed Polyester Stitch-Bonded Upholstery Fabric from China
This warp-knitted, dyed polyester fabric uses stitch-bonding technology to create a durable, textured material ideal for upholstery in furniture and automotive interiors. It falls under HTS 6005.42.0020 as it is made of artificial fibers, specifically dyed, and classified as stitch-bonded goods beyond headings 6001-6004. The chain stitches formed from textile yarn ensure its knitted classification per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 85% artificial fibers via lab tests to avoid reclassification; ensure dyeing process documentation for 'dyed' status
• Common pitfall: mistaking for woven fabrics under Chapter 54, leading to incorrect duties