Tartan Printed Acrylic-Alpaca Fabric from Japan
Woven tartan-printed fabric blending 76% acrylic staple with 24% alpaca hair, 180 gsm, for Scottish-inspired vests. Fits HTS 5516.34.10.00 as printed other woven <85% artificial with fine animal hair. Outside cheesecloth parameters.
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
• Alpaca fiber needs purity certificates to distinguish from wool
• Confirm <33 ends/picks per cm to avoid cheesecloth misclassification
• Use HS explanatory notes for 'printed' vs 'dyed' verification