Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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