Printed Combed Acetate-Wool Broadcloth from Japan
This broadcloth is a printed plain weave fabric of combed acetate staple fibers mixed with 38% fine wool, not square construction and under 170 g/m². It qualifies for HTS 5516.34.0520 as a wool-blended printed fabric with combed yarns per chapter notes. Used in dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
19.7%
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
• Include mill certificates confirming combed processing and wool percentage to prevent reclassification
• Declare as 'printed' only if surface-printed post-weaving; yarn-dyed goes elsewhere