Bleached Combed Cotton-Merino Wool Serge from Japan
Serge weave heavy fabric (240 g/m²) with 42% merino wool and combed cotton, fully bleached. Classified in HTS 5212.22.10.20 for woven cotton with high wool content, combing, weight, and bleaching as defined. Common in military-style uniforms.
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 official government cert for animal hair content to prevent disputes at entry
• Measure breadth in cm for yarn number calc per US note if questioned on weave purity
• Separate from sets; individual fabric rolls avoid parts/sets reclassification