Unbleached Cotton-Merino Wool Suiting Fabric from Japan
Unbleached suiting fabric >200 g/m², chiefly cotton mixed with merino wool for tailored jackets. HTS 5212.21.60.10 applies as other unbleached heavyweight cotton weave mixed solely with fine animal hair. Ideal for natural, rugged apparel.
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
• Label with precise composition percentages to comply with fiber content rules for mixed textiles
• Retain production records proving handloom status if claiming certified exemptions under U.S
• Notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating weight; test per Chapter 52 methods post-sizing removal