Merino Wool Chenille Sofa Fabric

Woven chenille fabric made from merino wool yarns, featuring a velvety pile texture perfect for sofa upholstery. It qualifies under HTS 5801.10.00.00 as a chenille woven pile fabric of wool, distinct from narrow or terry types. The chenille yarns create the characteristic fuzzy pile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5111.11.70Higher: 60% vs 35%

If lightweight plain weave

Plain woven light weight wool fabrics are in Chapter 51, lacking chenille pile.

5606.00.00Higher: 43% vs 35%

If chenille yarn only, not fabric

Gimped chenille yarns are classified separately in 5606 before weaving into fabric.

5810.92Lower: 10% vs 35%

If embroidered pile effect

Embroidery mimicking pile on wool base fabric goes to heading 5810 per notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with precise merino wool percentage and chenille construction details for HTS verification

Use commercial invoices specifying 'woven pile' to prevent confusion with knitted chenille

Check for selvages indicating non-narrow width to stay out of 5806

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