Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric, made from 100% carded Merino wool, weighs 120 g/m² and is designed specifically for upholstery applications like sofas and chairs. It falls under HTS 5111.11.20.00 as it contains over 85% wool, is of a weight not exceeding 140 g/m², and qualifies as an upholstery fabric per chapter notes defining wool as natural fiber from sheep.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify clean yield content via lab testing to confirm ≥85% wool, as US notes define clean kg excluding vegetable matter and impurities
• Provide mill certificates documenting fiber origin and weight per m² to avoid reclassification during customs exam