Carded Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric from China
A premium upholstery fabric woven from carded Merino wool exceeding 85% wool content, ideal for sofas and armchairs. Classified under HTS 5111.19.10.00 as it meets the criteria for carded wool fabrics specified for tapestry and upholstery uses in the tariff hierarchy. Its soft texture and natural resilience suit luxury interior applications.
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
• Provide lab tests for clean yield calculation, accounting for moisture (12%) and vegetable matter as defined in US notes
• Ensure declaration specifies 'carded wool' to distinguish from combed varieties in other subheadings
• Avoid common error of importing in bulk rolls without upholstery end-use declaration, risking general fabric classification