Bleached Acetate-Wool Blend Broadcloth from Japan
A plain weave broadcloth fabric, bleached, primarily of acetate filament (artificial) blended chiefly with fine merino wool, meeting poplin/broadcloth specs excluding napping. Classified under HTS 5408.31.10.00 for bleached woven artificial filament fabrics mixed mainly with fine animal hair. Ideal for dress shirts or linings.
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
• Label as 'bleached' only if scoured but not dyed; include bleaching process certification
• Check yarn twist complies with 'flat fabrics' definition (under 472 turns/m) for accurate weave reporting
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% artificial—disclose exact wool percentage for quota compliance