Fine Angora Wool Upholstery Fabric from Germany
Lightweight upholstery fabric under 140 g/m² woven from carded fine angora hair blended mainly with polyester filaments, used for luxury chair and sofa coverings. Classified in HTS 5111.20.10.00 as upholstery fabric of carded fine animal hair mixed with man-made filaments meeting the weight criterion. Its soft texture suits high-end interior applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify angora as fine animal hair per chapter notes (a) and (b) to avoid coarse hair misclassification
• Include lab tests for weight per m² and filament blend ratio during customs entry
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete invoices lacking clean yield details for wool/hair content