Alpaca-Wool Viscose Multi-Color Upholstery Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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