Solid Dyed Cotton-Alpaca Harris Tweed Style from Japan
Heavy twill fabric >200 g/m², chiefly cotton blended with alpaca hair, dyed evenly for outerwear. Classed in 5212.23.60.10 as other mixed cotton woven fabrics dyed and with fine animal hair. Adheres to chapter definitions excluding multi-weave combos.
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
• Obtain government certification for animal hair origin; undeclared alpaca risks penalties
• Ensure dyeing is piece-dyed, not yarn-dyed, to stay in 5212.23 vs 5212.13