Wool-Mix Acrylic Checkered Shirting from Japan
Plain weave shirting fabric with 37% wool and 63% acrylic staple fibers in checkered multi-color yarns, not combed, 180 gsm. HTS 5516.33.0510 applies as artificial staple under 85% mixed with wool >36%, different color yarns. Used for custom dress shirts.
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
• Label as 'not combed' in docs; test for staple length
• Pitfall: confusing with combed for higher duties