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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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