Bleached Viscose-Alpaca Blend Fabric from Japan
Bleached plain weave fabric mainly viscose filament with alpaca fine hair, fitting 'Other' under poplin exclusions, 150 g/m². Covered by HTS 5408.31.10.00 as bleached artificial filament woven mixed with fine animal hair. Used in outerwear 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
• Provide weave analysis report confirming compliance with Chapter 54 flat fabric terms
• Segregate from synthetic blends during customs to prevent 5407 confusion