Polyester-Merino Wool Blend Jumper from Japan
This crew-neck jumper is knitted from polyester man-made fibers blended with 24% merino fine animal hair, placing it in HTS 6114.30.30.12 for wool-containing other garments. It's a versatile layer without specialized features like drawstrings or ribbed waistbands excluded from related headings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming wool content from fine animal hair sources like merino sheep
• Inspect for left-over-right closure if marketed as men's; otherwise defaults to women's headings per chapter note
• Separate bulk shipments from retail packs to avoid ensemble misclassification