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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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