Wool Blend Upholstery Fabric for Sofas

This heavy woven fabric, weighing over 300 g/m², is made from carded wool mixed mainly with man-made staple fibers, designed specifically for upholstery on sofas and armchairs. It falls under HTS 5111.30.0500 due to its classification as an upholstery fabric exceeding the weight threshold, with wool as the predominant fiber per chapter definitions. The durable weave and texture make it ideal for high-traffic furniture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.19.60Higher: 60% vs 42%

If combed wool or fine hair instead of carded

Combed wool fabrics shift to Chapter 5112 heading, changing from carded (5111) classification.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 42%

If man-made staple fibers exceed 50% by weight

Predominantly man-made fiber woven fabrics classify under Chapter 54, not wool-headed 5111.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 42%

If coated or laminated with plastics for textile use

Surface treatments like PVC coating move it to Chapter 59 for coated textile fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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

Obtain certificates confirming weight exceeds 300 g/m² and tapestry/upholstery end-use

Label fiber composition accurately (wool >50% mixed with man-made staples) to prevent customs holds

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