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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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