Heavy Dyed Cotton-Wool Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This upholstery-grade fabric, over 200 g/m², is woven from non-combed cotton with 36% wool, evenly dyed for furniture applications. Classified in HTS 5212.23.10.10 for its dyed state and wool-cotton composition exceeding the animal hair threshold. It provides a luxurious texture for home furnishings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber analysis to document wool content; discrepancies can lead to duty adjustments
• Declare fabric width and construction details to match 'woven fabrics of cotton' definition
• Be cautious of end-use claims; classification based on objective characteristics, not upholstery intent