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Carded Wool Upholstery Fabric with Polyester Filaments from Japan

This heavy-duty tapestry-style fabric is woven from carded wool mixed mainly with man-made polyester filaments, weighing over 300 g/m², ideal for luxury furniture upholstery. It falls under HTS 5111.20.0500 due to its carded wool base, filament mix, and weight exceeding 300 g/m² for tapestry and upholstery applications. The dense weave provides durability and a rich texture suitable for high-end interiors.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify clean yield documentation for wool content as per US notes to avoid reclassification

• Provide mill test certificates confirming weight >300 g/m² and filament mix ratio

• Label fiber composition accurately to prevent penalties under textile import rules