Upholstery fabric|HS Code

Upholstery fabric harmonized system code

Product Overview Upholstery Fabric under HS Code 5801 refers to woven textiles specifically designed for covering furniture, including sofas, chairs, and other seating arrangements. These fabrics are characterized by their durability, resistance to wear and tear, and aesthetic appeal. The key specifications include texture, weight (measured in GSM or grams per square meter), color fastness, and abrasion resistance. Product classifications under HS Code 5801 are further divided into various subcategories, depending on the type of yarn used (cotton, polyester, rayon, etc.), weaving technique (jacquard, damask, etc.), and the finish (dyed, printed, etc.). The primary commercial applications include interior design, furniture manufacturing, and hospitality industries. Upholstery Fabric under HS Code 5801 offers a significant value proposition in terms of enhancing the look and longevity of furniture, providing a competitive edge over other less durable materials. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The complete HS Code structure for Upholstery Fabric is 5801.3X where the last two digits represent specific subcategories. The reasoning behind this classification lies in the fact that these materials are woven textiles designed for upholstery purposes. Trade considerations include packaging in rolls or bolts to maintain the integrity of the fabrics and minimize damage during transit. Preservation methods include the use of moisture-resistant wrapping to prevent mold or mildew. Shipping requirements largely depend on the volume of the consignment and distance to be covered, but typically involve secure packaging and climate-controlled transportation. Quality standards for Upholstery Fabric under HS Code 5801 are set by various international bodies such as ISO, ASTM, and AATCC. These standards focus on aspects like colorfastness, abrasion resistance, flammability, and toxicity. All trade documentation should adhere to WTO and customs regulations, and consistently use the correct HS Code for accurate classification and compliance.

Upholstery fabric Chapter Note

1.- This Chapter does not apply to textile fabrics referred to in Note 1 to Chapter 59, impregnated, coated, covered or laminated, or to other goods of Chapter 59. 2.- Heading 58.01 also includes woven weft pile fabrics which have not yet had the floats cut, at which stage they have no pile standing up. 3.- For the purposes of heading 58.03, “gauze” means a fabric with a warp composed wholly or in part of standing or ground threads and crossing or doup threads which cross the standing or ground threads making a half turn, a complete turn or more to form loops through which weft threads pass. 4.- Heading 58.04 does not apply to knotted net fabrics of twine, cordage or rope, of heading 56.08. 5.- For the purposes of heading 58.06, the expression “narrow woven fabrics” means : (a) Woven fabrics of a width not exceeding 30 cm, whether woven as such or cut from wider pieces, provided with selvedges (woven, gummed or otherwise made) on both edges; (b) Tubular woven fabrics of a flattened width not exceeding 30 cm; and (c) Bias binding with folded edges, of a width when unfolded not exceeding 30 cm. Narrow woven fabrics with woven fringes are to be classified in heading 58.08. 6.- In heading 58.10, the expression “embroidery” means, inter alia, embroidery with metal or glass thread on a visible ground of textile fabric, and sewn appliqué work of sequins, beads or ornamental motifs of textile or other materials. The heading does not apply to needlework tapestry (heading 58.05). 7.- In addition to the products of heading 58.09, this Chapter also includes articles made of metal thread and of a kind used in apparel, as furnishing fabrics or for similar purposes.