Merino Wool Upholstery Fabric with Acrylic Filaments from Japan
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 — 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
• 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