Combed Merino Wool Acrylic Blend Tweed from Japan
Textured tweed fabric woven from combed merino wool primarily blended with acrylic staple fibers, used for jackets and coats. It qualifies for HTS 5112.30.30.00 as other woven combed wool or fine animal hair fabrics with man-made staples. The blend enhances warmth and affordability.
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming 'fine animal hair' status for merino per chapter note (b)
• Declare width and weight specs accurately, as they influence potential reclassification to narrow/wide fabric subheads