Fine Cashmere-Polyester Lightweight Upholstery from Japan
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 — 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
• 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