Dyed Wool-Blended Artificial Silk Dress Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric is made primarily from artificial filament yarn like viscose, dyed throughout, and contains 38% wool by weight, meeting the threshold for HTS 5408.32.05. It is used for high-end dressmaking where wool adds warmth and drape while artificial filaments provide sheen and affordability.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm at least 36% wool or fine animal hair by weight, as required for this classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and yarn composition invoices to avoid reclassification during customs examination
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; blended wool fabrics often trigger higher scrutiny on declared values