Angora Rabbit Hair Crepe Fabric from Japan
Textured crepe weave from 88% combed Angora rabbit fine hair blended with wool, 160 g/m², for sweaters. Under HTS 5112.11.60.60 as 'other' ≥85% combed fine animal hair/wool mix ≤200 g/m². Angora rabbit qualifies per chapter note (b).
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
• Separate hair type declarations; prove Angora via microscopy if challenged
• Greige entry preferred; dyeing post-import avoids made-up classification
• Monitor shrinkage declarations affecting weight per m² calculations