Merino Wool Silk Blend Shirting from Japan
Fine woven shirting fabric from combed Merino wool and 35% silk, exceeding $33/kg for bespoke shirts. It matches HTS 5112.90.30.00 as a combed wool fabric with high silk content and premium valuation. Breathable and lustrous for tailored menswear.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use third-party lab reports for fiber content to preempt CBP challenges on silk percentage
• Declare width and construction details to confirm 'woven fabric of combed wool' status
• For high-value goods, consider HTS 410 rate column specifics and related-party transaction disclosures