PU Laminated Fine Animal Hair Drapery Fabric from Japan
A laminated fabric made from fine animal hair (cashmere blend) bonded with polyurethane film for improved flame retardancy and light blocking in curtains. Classified under HTS 5903.20.30.10 as it consists of wool/fine hair fabric layers assembled with plastic film, visible in cross-section per heading notes. It meets bendability tests and is not fully embedded.
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
• Submit cross-section samples or manufacturer specs proving lamination bonds fabric to plastic without full embedding
• Label fiber content accurately (over 50% wool/hair) to prevent shifts to plastic headings
• Beware of quota restrictions on wool products; confirm if 414 category applies