Wool Cut Velvet Upholstery Fabric from Japan
This woven pile fabric features cut loops of fine wool yarn creating a soft velvet pile surface, ideal for luxury upholstery. It falls under HTS 5801.10.00.00 as a woven cut pile fabric of wool or fine animal hair, excluding terry fabrics or narrow woven types. The pile stands prominently after cutting, distinguishing it from uncut versions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content exceeds 50% wool or fine animal hair via lab tests to confirm classification under 5801.10
• Provide weave diagrams or samples showing cut pile construction to avoid misclassification as flat woven wool fabric
• Declare width over 30 cm to prevent reclassification as narrow woven fabrics under heading 5806