Cashmere Blend Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Lightweight 130 g/m² woven fabric of 87% carded Kashmir goat fine animal hair (cashmere) for high-end furniture upholstery. Meets HTS 5111.11.20.00 criteria: >85% fine animal hair (Kashmir goat per note (b)), carded wool heading, and upholstery use with weight limit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Lab test for clean yield (US note (b)) to prove ≥85% pure cashmere excluding 12% moisture and impurities
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'wool' only; specify fine animal hair type for accurate chapter note compliance
• Include end-use statement for upholstery to prevent shift to apparel fabric headings