Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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