Unbleached Cotton-Merino Wool Suiting Twill from Japan
A 190 g/m² unbleached twill weave fabric blending 65% cotton with 35% merino wool, fitting HTS 5212.11.60.10 for unbleached cotton fabrics mixed with fine animal hair. Used for tailored suiting and trousers in apparel manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis per US Note (a) for average yarn number and ensure weight certification under 200 g/m²
• Declare exact wool type (e.g
• merino) and percentage; pitfalls include mislabeling leading to Chapter 51 reclassification
• Check for certified hand-loomed status if applicable under heading 5208/5209 notes for potential duty relief