Combed Viscose-Alpaca Blend Herringbone Fabric from Japan
Herringbone weave fabric of combed viscose filaments with 41% alpaca hair in different colored yarns. HTS 5408.33.05.20 due to ≥36% fine hair and artificial filament base, combed. Used for sophisticated sport coats.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Declare alpaca as fine animal hair distinctly; provide statistical note compliance for weave
• Pitfall: industrial end-use reclass to lower duty but higher scrutiny