Artificial Silk-Alpaca Blend Upholstery from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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