Carded Lambswool Poplin Shirt Fabric from Japan
Lightweight poplin weave from 87% carded lambswool, 260 g/m², perfect for dress shirts. HTS 5111.11.70.60 applies due to high wool content, sub-300 g/m² weight, and exclusion from specialty categories. Lambswool's natural crimp suits carded processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use commercial invoices specifying carded wool type and clean yield per US notes
• Avoid common pitfall of entering as 'combed'—carding affects duty and classification
• Prepare for CBP fiber content exams; retain scouring records