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Fine Animal Hair Gauze Upholstery Fabric from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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