Combed Modacrylic-Wool Fire-Resistant Fabric from Japan
Combed modacrylic staple fibers mainly with wool for firefighter uniforms, plain weave sheeting construction over 170 g/m² excluding cabled yarns. HTS 5515.99.10.20 combed other synthetic-wool blends. Meets flame-retardant standards.
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
• Include FR test reports (e.g
• NFPA 701); confirm no cabled yarns per sheeting note (b)(ii)
• Industrial end-use declaration prevents retail apparel misclassification