Artificial Silk-Alpaca Blend Upholstery from China
Durable unbleached upholstery fabric blending artificial silk filament with 39% alpaca hair, plain weave for furniture. HTS 5408.31.05 due to artificial base and high fine hair content. Resists wear in commercial settings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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
• Furnish flammability test reports if for contract upholstery to meet standards
• Detail selvage exclusions in specs for weave calculations
• Prevent reclassification by separating from synthetic blends