100% Combed Merino Wool Coating from Japan
Heavy melton-style fabric from combed Merino fine animal hair (wool), 100% composition at 450 g/m² for overcoats. Classified in HTS 5112.19.95.60 for >85% combed wool/fine hair and exceeding 340 g/m² weight limit. Meets Chapter 51 definitions for clean, combed fine wool.
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 mill test certificates confirming Merino wool as 'fine animal hair' per Chapter notes
• Declare exact g/m² weight; tolerances are strict for >340 g/m² category
• Bond may be required if entered as 'wool for special uses' but used in coatings