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Camel Hair Carded Upholstery Weave from Japan

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 — 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

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