Unbleached Merino Wool-Nylon Blend Upholstery Fabric
> An unbleached woven fabric made from 55% nylon filament and 45% merino wool, designed for high-end upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn that is unbleached. The wool content provides durability and texture but does not change the classification.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the fabric is unbleached and not coated or backed with other materials, as that may shift classification
• Provide fibre composition analysis to confirm the nylon filament content
• If the fabric is cut to size for upholstery, verify it is not considered "made up"
Related Products under Tariff item 5407.91.00
Acetate-Wool Filament Blend Curtain Fabric
> This is an unbleached woven fabric made from acetate filament yarn blended with 42% wool, constructed in a plain weave for sheer curtains. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn (acetate is an artificial filament, classified under heading 54.03) that is unbleached and not otherwise processed. The wool content does not preclude classification here, as the fabric retains its essential character as a synthetic filament woven textile.
Bleached Fine Animal Hair-Synthetic Scarf Fabric
> A bleached lightweight fabric blending 39% cashmere (fine animal hair) with 61% viscose filament, designed for luxury scarves. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn (viscose is an artificial filament) that is bleached. The cashmere content does not alter classification.
Bleached Merino Wool-Acrylic Upholstery Fabric
> A bleached woven fabric containing 42% merino wool and 58% acrylic filament, suited for sofa and chair upholstery. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn that is bleached. The wool content provides comfort but does not change the classification.
Bleached Polyester-Wool Blend Dress Lining
> A bleached woven fabric blending 38% fine merino wool with 62% polyester filament, designed as lightweight lining for women's dresses. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 because it is a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn that is bleached. The wool content is secondary to the synthetic filament.
Bleached Wool-Polyester Dress Fabric
> A bleached plain weave fabric composed of 62% polyester filament and 38% fine merino wool, intended for dressmaking. It qualifies under tariff item 5407.91.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn that is bleached. The wool content is secondary, and the fabric is not classified as a mixed fabric under other headings because the synthetic filament predominates.
Bleached Wool-Polyester Poplin Fabric
> A bleached poplin weave fabric with 36% wool and 64% polyester filament, not square construction, under 170 g/m², used for shirts and blouses. It falls under tariff item 5407.91.00 as a woven fabric of synthetic filament yarn that is bleached. The poplin weave and weight do not exclude it from this item.