Wool Carded Upholstery Fabric for Sofas from Japan
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 — 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
• 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