Wool-Silk Blend Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Durable woven fabric of carded wool and 31% silk for furniture upholstery, valued $36/kg. HTS 5111.90.30.00 due to carded wool base, required silk content, and premium pricing. Combines wool durability with silk sheen.
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
• Certify for commercial end-use vs apparel to guide proper declaration
• Test for clean yield per US notes (a)-(b) for wool content accuracy
• Avoid carbonized fiber claims unless documented as such