Sisal Chenille Rug Underlay Fabric from Germany
Chenille-style woven fabric from sisal fibers, providing cushioned pile for rug underlays and floor coverings. Falls under HTS 5801.90.10.00 for vegetable (sisal) fiber pile fabrics, with chenille yarn loops forming the pile surface. Exceeds 30 cm width, not narrow or excluded types.
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
• Classify based on predominant sisal content; minor blends ok if vegetable fiber dominant
• Provide photos/diagrams of chenille structure to differentiate from flat-woven sisal
• Ensure not declared as floor covering (5702) if sold as unfinished fabric