Combed Cashmere Flannel Fabric from Japan
A soft, brushed woven fabric produced from combed cashmere (fine hair from Kashmir goats), offering exceptional warmth and luxury. Commonly used for high-end coats, scarves, and throws. Falls under HTS 5112.90.90 as woven combed fine animal hair fabric not specified in other subheadings.
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
• Require certificates of origin proving cashmere from Kashmir goats to distinguish from common goat hair excluded from fine animal hair definition
• Document combing process to differentiate from carded fine hair fabrics in 5111, ensuring proper Chapter 51 placement
• Test for vegetable matter content; excessive impurities may require clean yield adjustment affecting duty calculation