Alpaca-Wool Viscose Multi-Color Upholstery Fabric from China
Durable upholstery fabric blending alpaca fine hair with viscose staple fibers (<85% viscose) using yarns of various colors for rich patterns. HTS 5516.33.10.00 applies to its 'other' woven category with mixed wool/fine hair and artificial staples. Excludes defined types like sheeting or printcloth per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
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
• Document animal hair sourcing to comply with CITES if applicable; test for <85% artificial content
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification—specify end-use in entry docs
• Pitfall: overlooking dye fastness certificates for upholstery