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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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