Wool-Blended Artificial Silk Dress Fabric from Japan
This unbleached woven fabric is made primarily from artificial filament yarn like viscose, blended with at least 36% wool by weight for a luxurious drape and warmth. It falls under HTS 5408.31.05 as an unbleached mixed woven fabric of artificial filaments containing the specified wool percentage. Ideal for high-end dresses and blouses.
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
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ by weight, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Include detailed fiber composition certificates and mill test reports in documentation for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete bleaching declarations which might shift to other subheadings