Wool-Cotton Blend Denim Jacket Fabric from Japan
This heavy woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², is dyed evenly and contains 40% wool blended with 60% cotton, designed for durable outerwear like jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.23.10 due to its cotton base, weight exceeding 200 g/m², dyed finish, and wool content of 36% or more by weight. The blend provides warmth and structure typical for apparel linings or shells.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% wool, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Provide weave structure documentation and weight certificates, ensuring post-sizing weight exceeds 200 g/m² per US note formulas
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete dyeing uniformity proofs; include mill test reports for Customs scrutiny