Alpaca Carded Hair Upholstery Fabric

A delicate upholstery fabric woven from carded fine animal hair (alpaca), weighing no more than 140 g/m², ideal for luxury furniture and decorative panels. Classified under HTS 5111.90.50.00 for its carded wool or fine hair composition, tapestry/upholstery use, and lightweight specification.

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.

5111.90.90.00Higher: 60% vs 42%

If not specifically for tapestry or upholstery

Other woven carded wool/hair fabrics without tapestry/upholstery designation go to the residual 5111.90.90.00.

5702Lower: 12.7% vs 42%

If used in kelem, Schumacks, Karamanie or similar hand-hooked carpets

Certain wool pile constructions for floor coverings shift to Chapter 57, regardless of weight.

5112.11.60Higher: 60% vs 42%

If combed rather than carded

Heading 5112 covers combed wool or fine hair, a distinct processing method from carded in 5111.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit affidavits confirming 'fine animal hair' per chapter notes (e.g

alpaca) and carded processing

Test fabric weight precisely; exceeding 140 g/m² triggers higher subheading duties

Avoid common pitfalls by declaring end-use as upholstery, not apparel, to stay in heading 5111

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