Wool Gauze Tapestry Fabric for Wall Hangings from Japan
This lightweight wool gauze fabric, weighing under 140 g/m², features a specialized weave with doup threads forming loops for weft passage, ideal for creating intricate tapestry wall hangings. It falls under HTS 5803.00.20.00 as a tapestry fabric of wool or fine animal hair, distinct from narrow fabrics or knotted nets. The open gauze structure allows for detailed patterns typical in decorative tapestries.
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
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 140 g/m² with lab testing certificates to confirm classification
• Provide detailed weave structure documentation proving gauze construction with doup threads to avoid reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately as wool or fine animal hair; blends over 50% may shift to other headings