Alpaca Carded Hair Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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