Polyester-Merino Wool Coating Fabric from Japan
Heavyweight woven fabric with polyester filaments and 42% merino wool using differently colored yarns for outerwear coatings. Falls under HTS 5407.93.05 as other woven synthetic fabrics mixed mainly with ≥36% wool or fine animal hair. Provides water-resistant wool warmth.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain certificates of origin for preferential duty treatment under free trade agreements
• Ensure no napping that mimics sheeting definitions in notes
• Common issue: Misclassifying as pile fabric