Merino Wool Chenille Sofa Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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