Unbleached Acrylic-Merino Wool Broadcloth from Japan
Plain weave broadcloth from 80% acrylic and 20% merino wool staple fibers, unbleached, not square construction, 140 gsm. Meets HTS 5516.31.10.00 as other unbleached/bleached wool-mixed artificial staple fabric. Used in scarves and shawls.
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
• Document yarn numbers to exclude from poplin definition; test for wool fineness
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may be seen as industrial, check end-use declarations