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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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