Dyed Polyester-Merino Wool Dress Fabric from Japan
Lightweight woven fabric blending polyester filament with fine merino wool, dyed for women's dresses and blouses. HTS 5407.92.10 applies as it's other dyed woven synthetic filament yarn mixed mainly with fine animal hair. Exceeds statistical weave definitions for standard flat fabrics.
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
• Source merino wool certificates to prove 'fine animal hair' status; generic wool may not qualify
• Document average yarn number to align with statistical notes on construction, preventing sheeting misclassification
• Use separate invoices for dyed vs undyed lots to streamline customs processing