Fine Animal Hair Gauze Upholstery Fabric from Japan
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 — 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
• 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