Wool Blend Upholstery Fabric for Sofas from Japan
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.
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
• 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