Viscose-Wool Blend Industrial Yarn from Japan
A coarse yarn blending viscose staple fibers with fine merino wool, used in weaving mills for upholstery fabrics. Classified under HTS 5509.91.00.00 due to its synthetic staple fiber base mixed mainly with fine animal hair, in unretail packaging. Ideal for durable, breathable textiles.
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
• Provide detailed blend ratios showing synthetics >50% with wool as chief mixer to justify 5509 classification
• Avoid retail labeling or consumer packaging to stay out of put-up-for-sale categories