Wool Blend Knitted Scarf from Japan
A soft, lightweight scarf knitted from a blend of wool and acrylic fibers, designed for warmth during cold weather. It falls under HTS 6117.10.60 as a made-up knitted clothing accessory classified as 'other' shawls, scarves, and the like, not specified elsewhere in the heading.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm wool blend percentage for accurate HTS classification and labeling under FTC rules
• Include commercial invoice detailing knitted construction and retail packaging to avoid misclassification as unfinished parts
• Watch for quotas on wool content; register for licenses if exceeding thresholds to prevent entry refusal