Merino Wool Chenille Sofa Fabric from Germany
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 — 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
• 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