Unbleached Merino Wool-Viscose Blend from Japan
Unbleached fabric blending 45% merino wool with 55% viscose staple, uncombed, 152 gsm sheeting weave. HTS 5516.31.05.10 for ≥36% fine animal hair/wool, artificial staple uncombed, unbleached. Soft for scarves or linings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Merino as 'fine animal hair' confirmed via fiber diameter tests
• Unbleached means natural grease intact; cleaning shifts category
• European wool origins need CITES if applicable for fine hairs