Damask Printed Polyester-Cashmere Blend from Japan
Luxury damask-printed woven fabric of 82% polyester staple and 18% cashmere, for high-end upholstery or evening wear. HTS 5516.34.10.00 covers this printed 'other' category with <85% artificial mixed solely with fine animal hair. Not square construction per notes.
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
• Cashmere requires CITES-like documentation if from protected goats; verify source
• Test for multiple/cabled yarns to avoid exclusion from sheeting definitions
• Declare as greige-printed, not apparel, to stay in Chapter 55