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Merino Wool Polyester Dress Fabric from Japan

Dyed woven polyester filament fabric containing over 36% merino wool, designed for women's dresses and blouses with a soft drape. Classified in HTS 5407.92.05 for its synthetic filament yarn base mixed mainly with fine animal hair wool. The blend offers wool's warmth with polyester's wrinkle resistance.

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

• Include certificates of origin specifying wool sourcing, as fine animal hair requires traceability for duty preferences

• Check for prohibited azo dyes in the coloring process to comply with REACH and CPSIA regulations

• Declare average yarn number and weave type to confirm it doesn't qualify as poplin or broadcloth exclusions