Combed Wool Melton Fabric from Japan
A dense woven fabric made from 100% combed wool yarns with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less, weighing over 340 g/m², used primarily for heavy-duty wool coats and overcoats. It falls under HTS 5112.19.60.60 due to its high wool content, combed fine wool composition, and weight exceeding 340 g/m². This classification distinguishes it from lighter wool fabrics or those with coarser fibers.
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
• Verify fiber diameter certification from supplier to confirm 18.5 microns or less; ensure accurate weight testing per square meter; provide mill test reports for clean yield content to avoid reclassification