Dyed Wool-Polyester Blend Suiting Fabric from Japan
This woven fabric contains 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% wool, dyed in solid colors for suiting applications. It falls under HTS 5516.32.10.00 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with wool, and is dyed. The fabric weighs around 250 gsm, suitable for tailored garments.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm under 85% artificial staple; provide mill test certificates
• Declare as 'dyed woven fabric' avoiding garment misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester-wool blends from Asia