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
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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