Wool Blend Woolrich Buffalo Check Shirt Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made from carded wool mixed mainly with man-made staple fibers like polyester, featuring the iconic Buffalo Check pattern. It falls under HTS 5111.30.90.00 as a woven fabric of carded wool mixed mainly with man-made staple fibers, other than specific weights or constructions. Commonly used for casual shirts and jackets by brands like Woolrich.
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 of wool content via lab testing to confirm classification under Chapter 51 and avoid reclassification to man-made fiber headings
• Provide detailed fiber composition invoices showing wool as principal component (>50%) mixed with man-made staples to prevent disputes