Superfine Wool Dress Fabric from Japan
Plain weave superfine wool fabric from combed yarns of 18.3 micron diameter, 92% wool content, 230 g/m². Meets precise criteria of HTS 5112.19.60.40: ≥85% combed wool ≤18.5 microns, ≤270 g/m². Used for women's dresses and skirts in premium fashion.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include spectrographic fiber analysis in entry docs to prove micron spec
• Calculate duties on clean yield basis; greasy wool misweights cause overpayments
• Ensure no 'wool for special uses' certification needed unless for felt/boot production