Combed Wool-Polyester Suiting Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric is made primarily from combed wool (45%) blended with polyester filament yarn, meeting the 36%+ wool threshold for HTS 5407.91.05.20. The combing process ensures smooth, high-quality fibers ideal for tailoring. It falls under this code due to its synthetic filament base mixed mainly with combed wool or fine animal hair.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% combed wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Include mill certificates documenting unbleached/bleached status and combing process for customs clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as pure wool; declare exact blend percentages accurately