Camel Hair Carded Upholstery Weave from Germany
Luxury upholstery fabric from carded camel hair (fine animal hair), lightweight at under 140 g/m², suited for high-end sofas and headboards. HTS 5111.90.50.00 applies to its carded fine hair base and tapestry/upholstery designation.
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
• Certify fine animal hair type (camel) matches chapter note (b) definitions to avoid coarse hair misclassification
• Declare actual weight per m² on commercial invoice; discrepancies lead to audits
• For special uses wool, file bonds if repurposed, but upholstery typically exempts this requirement