Heavy Carded Alpaca Upholstery Fabric
Upholstery fabric woven from carded fine animal hair (alpaca), with weight over 300 g/m², ideal for luxury furniture. HTS 5111.90.40.00 covers such heavy tapestry/upholstery from carded fine hair per chapter definitions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from combed fine animal hair
Combed fine hair fabrics move to 5112; carding level changes heading per chapter structure.
If painted, printed, or jacquard-woven for upholstery
Chapter 59 covers textile fabrics painted, printed, or specifically jacquard for upholstery.
If imported as complete upholstered furniture
Finished seats/upholstered articles classify in Chapter 94 by function, not fabric.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify fine animal hair type (alpaca per note a) with origin docs; common goats excluded
• Declare exact weight per m²; importers often face audits if under-declared
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