Bleached Linen-Merino Wool Curtain Fabric from Japan
A lightweight bleached woven fabric blending linen (flax) with over 17% merino wool, designed for custom window curtains and draperies. Classified under HTS 5309.21.20.00 due to its <85% flax content, bleached finish, and significant wool proportion for added softness and drape. The fabric's subtle sheen enhances home decor applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.5%
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
• Label fabric rolls with exact fiber percentages and bleached status to comply with textile import regulations
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring wool content, which triggers penalties under fiber content rules
• For bulk imports, use commercial invoices specifying end-use as home textiles to prevent apparel misclassification