Fine Animal Hair Gauze Upholstery Fabric

Lightweight gauze upholstery fabric made from fine animal hair like cashmere or mohair, under 140 g/m², used for delicate chair coverings. Classified in HTS 5803.00.20.00 due to its wool/fine hair composition and gauze weave with standing and crossing threads forming loops. Excludes impregnated or laminated textiles per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China7%+35.0%42%
🇲🇽Mexico7%+10.0%17%
🇨🇦Canada7%+10.0%17%
🇩🇪Germany7%+10.0%17%
🇯🇵Japan7%+10.0%17%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5801.21.00Higher: 55.2% vs 42%

If woven as uncut weft pile fabric

Woven pile fabrics of wool, even lightweight, classify under 5801 per chapter notes, not gauze.

5702.42.10Lower: 35% vs 42%

If tufted or made into finished carpets

Kelem, Schumacks, or similar wool carpet materials shift to Chapter 57 when completed beyond fabric stage.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 42%

If for heavier weight plain woven variants

Woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair exceeding 140 g/m² fall under 5111, lacking gauze specificity.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain fiber origin certificates for fine animal hair to meet HTS specificity and avoid generic textile headings

Ensure no coating or lamination, as chapter excludes chapter 59 goods; include production process affidavits