Yak Wool Fine Hair Woven Shirting from Japan
Ultra-fine woven shirting fabric blending combed wool yarns (18.5 microns max) with yak fine animal hair, over 85% total, under 200g/m². HTS 5112.11.30.30 applies per definitions of fine hair (chapter note b) and yarn specs. For bespoke dress shirts.
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
• Certify yak as 'fine animal hair' explicitly, distinguishing from coarse per chapter notes
• Use commercial invoices detailing g/m² to prevent weight-based disputes
• File bonds if any risk of diversion from special uses like felts (US note d)