Merino Wool Chenille Sofa Fabric from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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