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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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