Wool-Blended Polyester Suiting Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 40% wool and 60% polyester filament yarn, used primarily for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5407.91.05 because it is an unbleached woven synthetic filament fabric containing 36% or more wool by weight. The blend provides wool's natural warmth with polyester's durability.
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 at least 36% wool, as declarations must match HTS criteria
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached/bleached status and yarn composition to avoid reclassification