Bleached Combed Viscose-Merino Wool Fabric from Japan
Premium bleached woven from combed viscose filaments and 45% merino fine animal hair, soft and breathable. Under HTS 5408.31.0520 for unbleached/bleached, combed artificial with high wool/hair. For scarves and shawls.
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
• Merino requires fine hair certification; blends over 36% trigger this subheading
• Bleaching level documentation prevents shift to 'dyed' categories
• Quota monitoring essential for wool-blend imports from certain countries