Combed Wool Serge Fabric 290 g/m² from Japan
Heavy-duty serge weave from combed wool exceeding 85% content, weighing 290 g/m², perfect for uniforms. HTS 5112.19.95.50 applies to this 'other' woven fabric in the 270-340 g/m² range with high clean wool yield. Known for strength in professional attire.
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 wool as combed (not carded) via fiber length tests to avoid Chapter 51 heading 5111
• Declare exact g/m² from manufacturer specs; customs weighs samples for verification
• For special uses like felts, consider bonded entry under US note (d) but this fabric is apparel-grade