Alpaca Wool-Polyester Tapestry for Furniture from China
Woven tapestry fabric of combed alpaca wool (fine animal hair) mixed solely with polyester filaments, weight not exceeding 140 g/m², suited for elegant dining chairs and loveseats. Known for hypoallergenic properties and sheen. HTS 5112.20.20.00 due to fine hair composition and upholstery designation.
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
• Classify alpaca explicitly as fine animal hair per chapter note (b)
• Include GSM certificates and weave diagrams in entry docs
• Beware of misdeclaration as 100% wool, which could invoke special use bonds