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Wool-Mixed Artificial Filament Dress Fabric from Japan

This woven fabric combines artificial filament yarns of different colors, mixed mainly with wool, used for elegant dresses and blouses. It falls under HTS 5408.33.10.00 as a woven fabric of artificial filaments of different colors, mixed mainly with wool or fine animal hair, classified as 'other'. The yarn composition and weave meet chapter 54 definitions for woven fabrics excluding selvage.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm 'mainly or solely with wool' (over 50% wool) for accurate classification under 5408.33.10.00

• Include detailed yarn composition and weave specs in commercial invoice to avoid misclassification as man-made only fabrics

• Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation; declare actual wool blend percentage to prevent penalties