Unbleached Combed Wool-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Japan
A square construction sheeting fabric, bleached, combed, with 38% fine wool and 62% viscose staple fibers, weighing 160 g/m² and over 33 threads per cm. Classified under HTS 5516.31.05.20 for its wool-dominant mix (over 36%), combed processing, and unbleached/bleached category in artificial staple woven fabrics. Meets statistical note (b) for sheeting as plain weave of square construction under 170 g/m².
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
• Document square construction with thread count specs to confirm sheeting per statistical notes, preventing reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately; imports without wool certification often face audits
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as greige goods; specify end-use if for apparel to aid valuation