Combed Acrylic-Wool Suiting Fabric from Japan
High-twist combed acrylic staple fiber fabric mixed mainly with merino wool for suiting, plain weave not qualifying as poplin/broadcloth due to weight and yarn specs. HTS 5515.99.10.20 covers this other combed synthetic-wool blend. Provides wool-like drape at lower cost.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit yarn twist and combing process affidavits; ensure 'other' status by confirming non-poplin specs per note (a)
• Common issue: incorrect weight reporting leading to duty recalculation