Geometric Printed Polyester-Merino Scarf Fabric from Japan
Woven fabric of 80% polyester staple and 20% merino wool, printed with modern geometric patterns, ideal for luxury scarves and shawls. HTS 5516.34.10.00 applies for printed woven mixes <85% artificial staple with fine animal hair. Not poplin, broadcloth, or other defined types per statistical notes.
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
• Include weave analysis (e.g
• plain vs twill) to confirm not excluded under Chapter 55 notes like cheesecloth
• For fine animal hair, provide shearing certificates to validate merino wool content