Dyed Viscose-Merino Wool Coating from Japan
Heavyweight dyed woven coating fabric from viscose filaments blended 42% merino fine animal hair, not combed, over 170gsm. Under HTS 5408.32.0510 for dyed artificial filament wovens mainly with wool. Used for outerwear and structured jackets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Test gsm and yarn number to exclude from broadcloth/poplin definitions; declare fine hair type
• Avoid misclassifying as pure wool if artificial base dominates