Alpaca Carded Hair Upholstery Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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