Alpaca Wool-Polyester Upholstery Fabric 420 g/m² from Japan
Woven from combed fine alpaca hair (fine animal hair) mixed mainly with polyester staple fibers, this 420 g/m² fabric is ideal for luxury chair upholstery. Classified under HTS 5112.30.10.00 due to its weight over 300 g/m² and upholstery purpose, aligning with chapter notes on fine animal hair. The blend ensures durability and softness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify fine animal hair (alpaca) via origin documentation; declare clean yield per US note (b) for accurate duty calculation
• Include fabric weight specs and upholstery end-use affidavits to prevent misclassification as lighter goods