Yak Hair Heavy Upholstery Fabric with Acrylic Filaments from Japan
Rustic yet durable upholstery fabric of carded yak fine animal hair mixed chiefly with acrylic filaments, over 300 g/m² for tapestry-style panels. Under HTS 5111.20.0500 for carded fine hair, filament blend, and weight specs. Suited for rugged luxury furniture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Validate yak as fine animal hair per chapter note (b) with origin proofs
• Weigh samples to document exceeding 300 g/m² threshold
• Prepare for potential audits on exotic hair content declarations