Alpaca Wool-Viscose Blend Upholstery Web Fabric from Germany
Woven web-style upholstery fabric of combed alpaca (fine animal hair) mainly with viscose staple fibers, weight ≤140 g/m² for decorative panels. Fits HTS 5112.30.20.00 as combed fine hair mixed with man-made staples, tapestry/upholstery designated, meeting chapter note (b).
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 alpaca as 'fine animal hair' via veterinary fiber analysis to uphold classification
• Watch for contamination exceeding clean yield tolerances, triggering re-entry duties
• Label rolls clearly for retail vs bulk to avoid set packaging reclassifications