Cashmere Blend Polyester Checkered Dress Fabric from Japan
Luxurious dress fabric woven from multi-colored yarns of cashmere mixed chiefly with polyester staple fibers (<85% polyester), lightweight for apparel. Fits HTS 5516.33.10.00 as 'other' multi-color woven fabric per Chapter 55 hierarchy for artificial staple mixes. Not qualifying as poplin, broadcloth, or other noted types.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Require certificates of origin for cashmere to prevent fraud claims; detail yarn count to exclude printcloth specs
• Common issue: incomplete commercial invoices—include HS description verbatim