Vicuña-Wool Combed Woven Dress Fabric from Japan
A fine woven fabric of combed wool and vicuña (fine animal hair), over 85% by weight, under 200g/m², using 18.5 micron or finer wool yarns. Classified under HTS 5112.11.30.30 for its luxury fine hair blend and lightweight structure per chapter definitions. Used for elegant evening dresses.
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
• Submit lab analysis confirming 'fine animal hair' like vicuña per chapter note (b) and clean yield calculations
• Ensure weight per m² documentation to stay under 200g threshold; overruns shift to heavier subheadings
• Bond requirements may apply if resembling 'wool for special uses' under US note (d)