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
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
• 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