Wool Carded Upholstery Fabric for Sofas

This heavy woven fabric, made from carded wool fibers, weighs over 300 g/m² and is designed specifically for upholstery on sofas and armchairs. It falls under HTS 5111.90.40.00 as a tapestry or upholstery fabric of carded wool exceeding the weight threshold, distinguishing it from lighter woven wool fabrics in the chapter.

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.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 42%

If made from combed wool instead of carded

Combed wool fabrics shift to heading 5112, as chapter notes distinguish carded (5111) from combed processing.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 42%

If coated or laminated with plastics

Textile fabrics with plastic coatings for upholstery fall under Chapter 59 as impregnated or laminated materials.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 42%

If weight is 300 g/m² or less

Weight threshold determines subheading; lighter carded wool upholstery goes to 5111.19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fabric weight exceeds 300 g/m² with lab certification to avoid reclassification to lighter HTS codes

Provide documentation on carded wool content and clean yield as per US notes to prevent duty adjustments