Wool-Cotton Blend Dyed Shirting Fabric from Japan
A lightweight woven fabric weighing 180 g/m², dyed evenly in solid colors, containing 40% wool and 60% cotton by weight, not combed. It falls under HTS 5212.13.10.10 as an other woven cotton fabric that is dyed and incorporates 36% or more wool or fine animal hair. Primarily used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact wool content via lab testing as it must be ≥36% by weight for this subheading; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming weight ≤200 g/m² and dyed plain (no prints) to avoid shifts to other subheadings
• Be aware of cotton quota limitations on blend fabrics; ensure origin documentation complies with US note restrictions