Alpaca Blend Synthetic Suiting Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric of 50% alpaca fine hair and synthetic staple fibers for suiting, 180 gsm, plain weave not fitting poplin/broadcloth exclusions. HTS 5515.99.05 due to ≥36% fine animal hair in other synthetic staple wovens. Premium for tailored garments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source origin certificates for alpaca to prove fine hair status vs coarse
• Specify 'of staple fibers' explicitly if continuous filament confusion