Bleached Camel Hair Mixed Artificial Fiber Dress Fabric from Japan
A bleached woven fabric blending 38% camel hair (fine animal hair) with artificial staple fibers, ideal for women's dresses. Classified under HTS 5516.31.05 due to less than 85% artificial fibers, bleached finish, and over 36% fine animal hair content. It adheres to chapter notes for mixed weave fabrics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label origin of fine animal hair clearly, as endangered species rules may apply to certain hairs
• Include bleaching process certification to distinguish from unbleached subheadings
• Watch for square construction; if not plain weave per notes, it may shift chapters