Bleached Cotton-Wool Blend Suiting Fabric from Japan
A heavy woven fabric weighing over 200 g/m², primarily cotton mixed with wool, bleached for a clean white finish. Classified under HTS 5212.22.60.10 as other bleached woven cotton fabrics mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair. Ideal for tailored suits and formal jackets requiring durability and breathability.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm cotton >50% and wool mix, as required for Chapter 52 classification
• Include bleaching certification and weight documentation (gsm >200) to avoid reclassification to lighter fabrics
• Watch for quota restrictions on cotton blends; ensure origin certificates for non-WTO countries