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Wool-Cotton Blend Denim Jacket Fabric from Japan

This heavy dyed woven fabric combines 40% wool with 60% combed cotton, weighing 250 g/m², ideal for structured outerwear like jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.23.10.20 as a dyed cotton fabric over 200 g/m² containing 36% or more wool, with combed cotton fibers ensuring smoothness. The twill weave and weight make it suitable for durable apparel.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify wool content via lab testing as required by U.S

• Customs; discrepancies can lead to reclassification or penalties

• Provide certificates of origin and fiber composition labels to comply with textile import documentation

• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration—measure post-scouring to confirm >200 g/m² accurately