Dyed Wool-Blended Polyester Poplin Fabric from Japan
This plain weave fabric is dyed and contains 40% wool mixed with 60% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.32.0510 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool (over 36%), not combed. Used for suiting and blouses due to its crisp texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm >36% wool and <85% artificial staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and weight specs (e.g
• <170 g/m²) to avoid misclassification as sheeting