Bleached Cotton-Wool Blend Shirting Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric weighing 180 g/m², containing 40% wool and 60% combed cotton, bleached for a clean white finish. It falls under HTS 5212.12.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m², bleached, with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, and combed cotton component. Used primarily for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
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
• Verify exact wool content via lab test; must be ≥36% by weight to qualify, with documentation from supplier
• Provide bleaching process certification and g/m² weight declaration to avoid reclassification to plain cotton fabrics