Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric from Japan
Fine, crisp woven fabric from combed Merino wool with a crosswise rib effect, ideal for dress shirts and blouses. The combing ensures smooth, lustrous surface typical of premium suiting shirtings. HTS 5112.90.90 covers this as other woven combed wool fabrics.
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
• Label with accurate micron count (Merino typically 19-24 microns) to substantiate fine wool classification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 5208 cotton if minimal wool content; fiber content rules require predominant material
• For greige (unfinished) imports, note scouring requirements affect final clean yield duty assessment