Combed Merino Wool-Nylon Blend Coating Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight woven fabric blending combed merino wool (42% by weight) with nylon filaments of different colors, ideal for outerwear coatings. It qualifies for HTS 5407.93.05.20 as a multi-color synthetic filament fabric mixed mainly with fine animal hair, combed per notes. Meets poplin/broadcloth exclusions based on weight and yarn number.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document average yarn number to ensure not qualifying as sheeting or printcloth per statistical notes (c-e)
• For coatings, specify end-use on entry docs to avoid industrial fabric duties