Wool Carded Upholstery Fabric for Sofas from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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