Combed Cashmere Blend Dyed Woven Fabric
This is a high-end dyed woven fabric composed of 36% combed cashmere (fine animal hair) and artificial staple fibres, woven for scarves. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair and is dyed. The combed cashmere gives the fabric a luxurious hand-feel suitable for premium accessories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is unbleached or bleached
The same fabric without dyeing would be classified under the unbleached or bleached subheading.
If the fabric is of yarns of different colours
Fabrics with yarns of different colours are classified separately from dyed fabrics.
If the fabric is printed
Printed cashmere blend fabrics are classified under the printed subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the cashmere content is accurately declared, as fine animal hair is treated as a single textile material with wool for classification
• Ensure the fabric is not 'made up' (e.g
• hemmed or cut to shape) as that would exclude it from Chapter 55
• Keep documentation of the combing process to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 5516.32.00
Combed Wool Blend Dyed Suiting Fabric
This is a tailored suiting material that is dyed, featuring 42% combed wool mixed with viscose staple fibres under 85%. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool and is dyed. The plain weave construction makes it suitable for suiting applications.
Combed Wool-Mix Dyed Broadcloth
This is a dyed broadcloth woven fabric with 38% combed fine animal hair and the balance in artificial staple fibres, in a plain weave that is not of square construction. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with fine animal hair and is dyed. The fabric is suitable for apparel such as shirts or blouses.
Dyed 40% Combed Wool Rayon Blend
This is a smooth dyed woven fabric of 40% combed wool and 60% rayon staple fibres, ideal for blouses. It is classified under tariff item 5516.32.00 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres mixed mainly with wool and is dyed. The combed wool provides a fine, smooth texture suitable for lightweight garments.
Dyed 45% Wool 55% Viscose Suiting Twill
> A dyed twill weave fabric blending 45% fine wool with 55% viscose staple fibres, not combed, designed for tailored suits. The fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly or solely with wool, meeting the subheading's criteria. Its dyed condition places it under this tariff item.
Dyed 50/50 Wool Polyester Dress Fabric
> A dyed plain weave fabric with 50% wool and 50% polyester staple fibres, not combed, for women's dresses, weighing less than 170 g/m². The fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly or solely with wool, meeting the subheading's requirements. Its dyed condition places it under this tariff item.
Dyed Acetate-Mohair Cheesecloth Blend
> A lightweight dyed woven fabric composed of acetate staple fibres and mohair fine animal hair, weighing not more than 170 g/m² and with no more than 33 ends and picks per cm. The open, cheesecloth-like construction makes it suitable for filtering and similar industrial uses. It is classified here because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibres and is mixed mainly or solely with wool or fine animal hair, and is dyed.