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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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