Cashmere Wool Tweed Jacket Fabric from Japan
This heavy woven fabric, weighing over 400 g/m², is made from 100% cashmere (fine animal hair from Kashmir goats) with some carded wool blend, exceeding 85% fine animal hair content. It falls under HTS 5111.19.60.40 due to its high weight, carded wool/fine hair composition, and use in luxury outerwear. The dense weave provides durability for tailored jackets and coats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify clean yield certification for fine animal hair content to confirm >85% compliance and avoid reclassification
• Provide lab test reports on weight per m² (>400 g/m²) and fiber composition during customs entry to prevent disputes
• Label as 'wholly or in part of fine animal hair' and ensure no vegetable matter exceeds clean yield standards