Variegated Cotton-Merino Blended Suiting from Japan
Lightweight suiting fabric woven from multi-colored cotton yarns incorporating 42% merino wool, at 190 g/m². HTS 5212.14.10 applies due to cotton as chief material, yarn color variety, weight limit, and wool exceeding 36%. Used for tailored jackets and vests.
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
• Use average yarn number calculation per US notes if fineness is questioned during customs exam
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing based on cotton content; duties apply to full blend value
• Prepare for potential fiber content challenges by retaining production records