Combed Fine Animal Hair-Synthetic Sheeting from Japan
A combed square construction sheeting fabric weighing 160 g/m² with >33 ends/picks per cm, blended 38% cashmere (fine animal hair) and 62% polyester staple fibers. Classified under HTS 5515.99.05.20 for its synthetic base, high fine hair content, and combed finish. Ideal for luxury bedding and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide weave specs (ends/picks, yarn number) in commercial invoice to justify sheeting definition
• Differentiate fine hair via origin certificates for duty preference claims
• Avoid bulk packaging that might imply industrial use under different provisions