Wool Warp Knit Jersey Fabric from Japan
This is a warp knit fabric made primarily from wool, featuring a smooth jersey surface ideal for lightweight apparel. It falls under HTS 6005.90.10.00 as it is warp knitted from wool or fine animal hair, not classifiable in headings 6001-6004 due to its specific construction and lack of velour or pile characteristics. Commonly used for dresses and blouses.
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
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% with lab tests or supplier certificates to confirm classification under wool-specific subheading
• Include detailed construction specs (warp knit, stitch count) in invoices to avoid misclassification as woven fabrics
• Check for restricted substances in wool processing dyes to comply with REACH and U.S. textile regulations