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Heavy Carded Alpaca Upholstery Fabric from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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