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Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric with Acrylic Filaments from China

Luxurious woven upholstery fabric from carded Merino wool mixed chiefly with acrylic man-made filaments, weight over 300 g/m², designed for sofas and chairs. It qualifies for HTS 5111.20.0500 as a carded wool fabric with filament integration, heavy enough for tapestry and upholstery per the subheading. Offers softness and stain resistance for residential use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

44.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

• Use third-party lab tests for clean yield calculation under US note (b) for wool

• Ensure invoices specify 'tapestry/upholstery' end-use to support classification

• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare full retail potential for heavy fabrics