Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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