Woven Polyester-Alpaca Suiting Fabric from Japan
Suiting fabric woven from polyester staple fibers mixed solely with alpaca hair, plain weave other than defined types. HTS 5515.13.10 applies to such unlisted wool/hair blends.
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
• Suiting end-use declaration helps; avoid apparel classification if sold as fabric
• Alpaca hair blends prone to shrinkage tests for valuation