Artificial Silk-Alpaca Blend Upholstery from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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