Merino Wool Cotton Twill Scarf Fabric from Japan
A fine twill weave fabric at 170 g/m² from combed cotton yarns in varied colors mixed with 38% merino wool, used for luxury scarves. Classified in HTS 5212.14.10.20 due to its cotton base, multi-color yarns, wool content over 36%, light weight, and combed processing. It meets Chapter 52 notes for woven cotton fabrics with specified blends.
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
• Include mill certificates detailing yarn number average per US note (a) and wool percentage
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal as per US notes to confirm ≤200 g/m²
• Avoid misdeclaration as hand-loomed; requires government certification under 5208/5209 notes