Variegated Wool-Blend Artificial Silk Suiting from Japan
A premium suiting fabric woven from differently colored artificial filament yarns blended primarily with fine Merino wool for tailored suits. Classified under HTS 5408.33.10.00 due to its artificial filament base with multi-color yarns mainly mixed with wool, fitting 'other woven fabrics' per chapter notes. It features a plain weave suitable for flat fabrics under statistical note (b).
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
• Obtain certificates of origin for wool content to qualify for preferential duties if applicable
• Ensure no twisted yarns exceed 472 turns/meter to maintain 'flat fabric' status per statistical note (b)
• Label rolls with HTS code and fiber breakdown to facilitate customs clearance