Bleached Merino Wool-Acrylic Upholstery Fabric from Japan
Bleached woven fabric containing 42% merino wool and 58% acrylic filament, suited for sofa and chair upholstery. HTS 5407.91.0510 applies due to its uncombed wool content over 36%, synthetic filament base, and bleached status fitting chapter 54 definitions. Offers durability with wool's natural flame resistance.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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 burn tests for fiber ID; acrylic burns differently than wool, aiding customs verification
• Include commercial invoices detailing end-use to prevent misclassification as apparel
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial rolls, which could shift to different statistical breaks