Alpaca-Wool Viscose Multi-Color Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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