Fine Cashmere-Polyester Lightweight Upholstery from China
Ultra-light combed cashmere (Kashmir goat hair) blended mainly with polyester staples, ≤140 g/m² tapestry weave for luxury upholstery. HTS 5112.30.20.00 covers combed fine animal hair with man-made staples, per chapter note (b), in low-weight decorative form.
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
• Authenticate cashmere origin with CITES-like docs for fine hair verification
• Avoid alcohol-extractable impurities over 1.5% per clean yield rules
• Segment invoices by end-use to prevent industrial reclassification