Combed Wool-Polyester Suiting Fabric from Japan
Printed combed fabric blending 38% combed wool with 62% polyester filament, used for tailored suiting. Classified under HTS 5407.94.05.20 for its printed woven synthetic base mixed mainly with wool (≥36%) and combed finish. Meets chapter definitions for mixed filament 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
• Provide mill certificates for combed wool verification; label as 'printed' with pattern details
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as unprinted, leading to wrong heading 5407.91