Checkerboard Wool-Fine Hair Artificial Fabric from Japan
Checkerboard pattern achieved via yarns of different colors, containing 38% fine animal hair and 62% artificial staple fibers, woven plain for apparel. Fits HTS 5516.33.05 due to exceeding 36% animal hair threshold and color variation. Perfect for casual wool-blend trousers.
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
• Differentiate fine animal hair from coarse wool in lab reports; declare pattern as yarn-dyed not piece-dyed; check for set sales with trims that could invoke GRI 3 rules