Unbleached Wool-Cotton Canvas Work Jacket Fabric from Japan
This heavy unbleached woven cotton fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², contains 40% wool blended with 60% cotton, designed for durable work jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.21.10.10 as an unbleached fabric with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, not combed, meeting Chapter 52 criteria for mixed cotton weaves. The fabric's warp-faced twill structure and raw finish classify it here rather than in pure wool headings.
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 exceed 36% by weight for this subheading; declare fiber composition accurately on entry documents
• Ensure fabric weight is documented post-scouring to confirm >200 g/m²
• Watch for quotas on cotton imports and provide certificates if hand-loomed