Wool Gauze Fabric for Decorative Upholstery Panels

Sheer wool gauze tapestry-style fabric under 140 g/m², designed for upholstery panels in high-end interiors with its open loop weave. HTS 5803.00.20.00 applies to this wool gauze excluding narrow widths or fringes. The structure matches the chapter definition of gauze with crossing doup threads.

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.

5808.90.00Lower: 38.9% vs 42%

If featuring woven fringes

Chapter notes specify fringed narrow woven fabrics go to 5808, overriding gauze heading.

5903.90.30Lower: 37.7% vs 42%

If coated for non-apparel use

Impregnated or coated textile fabrics exclude from Chapter 58 per note 1, moving to Chapter 59.

5810.92Lower: 10% vs 42%

If embroidered with metal threads

Embroidery in 5810 includes metal thread work on gauze base, taking precedence over base fabric heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit weave diagrams or samples to CBP if challenged on gauze vs. standard open weave classification

Track weight precisely during import; over 140 g/m² reclassifies to higher-duty woven fabric headings

Avoid selling as sets with non-textile components, which could invoke GRI 3 rules for composite goods