Wool Wadding for Upholstery Padding from Germany
Compressed sheets of wool fibers not exceeding 5 mm in length, used as padding in furniture upholstery. Classified under HTS 5601.29.0020 as wadding of wool or fine animal hair, distinct from longer fiber yarns or felts. Meets the chapter definition for wadding as loosely aggregated textile material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber length does not exceed 5 mm via lab testing to confirm wadding classification and avoid reclassification as flock or dust
• Provide certificates of origin for wool sourcing, as fine animal hair may trigger additional documentation under textile quotas
• Label clearly as 'wadding' not 'felt' to prevent customs disputes; common pitfall is confusing with needleloom felt under chapter notes