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
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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