Fine Animal Hair Gauze Upholstery Fabric
Lightweight gauze upholstery fabric made from fine animal hair, such as cashmere or mohair, weighing under 140 g/m². The open weave, characterized by crossing doup threads, provides a delicate texture suitable for covering chairs and other furniture. This product is classified under tariff item 5803.00.00 as gauze of fine animal hair, other than narrow fabrics.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is cut to a width not exceeding 30 cm with selvedges
Narrow woven fabrics of heading 58.06 are excluded from heading 58.03.
If the fabric is a woven fabric of fine animal hair that does not meet the gauze weave definition
Woven fabrics of fine animal hair that are not gauze are classified in Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the fabric's weight is below 140 g/m² and that it is made of fine animal hair, as heavier or coarser fabrics may be classified elsewhere
• Be prepared to provide a fibre analysis certificate to prove the animal hair content
• Ensure the fabric is not considered 'made up' (e.g
• cut to shape or hemmed), as such goods are excluded from Chapter 58
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