100% Merino Wool Carded Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made from 100% carded Merino wool, containing over 85% wool by weight, used primarily for high-end suiting and tailoring. It falls under HTS 5111.19.60 as a woven fabric of carded wool with high wool content, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The carding process prepares the fibers for weaving into durable, soft textiles.
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
• Verify clean yield documentation to confirm at least 85% wool content per US notes, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates showing carded wool composition to avoid disputes over fiber processing
• Label goods clearly with fiber content to comply with FTC textile rules and prevent penalties