Bleached Cotton-Alpaca Blend Voile Blouse Fabric from Japan
Sheer 140 g/m² voile fabric, bleached, with 75% cotton and 25% alpaca fine hair, classified in HTS 5212.12.60.10 for lightweight bleached 'other' cotton weaves mixed solely with fine animal hair. Used for summery blouses.
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
• Declare fine animal hair type (e.g
• alpaca) precisely; CBP may require veterinary certificates for exotic hairs
• Test for average yarn number per Chapter 52 notes to confirm woven cotton base
• Package in rolls with clear labels to prevent damage claims during customs inspection