Merino Wool Gauze Lining Fabric
Breathable merino wool gauze designed as garment lining, featuring the half-turn doup thread construction per the heading 5803 definition. This fabric reduces bulk while allowing air circulation. It is classified under tariff item 5803.00.00 as gauze of wool.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fabric is a narrow woven fabric
Narrow fabrics are excluded from heading 58.03.
If the fabric is a woven merino fabric that is not gauze
Non-gauze woven fabrics of wool are classified in Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the merino gauze is not made up (e.g
• cut to pattern or hemmed), as made-up articles are excluded from Chapter 58
• Provide a technical specification showing the weave structure meets the gauze definition
• Ensure the fabric is not impregnated or coated, which would reclassify it to Chapter 59
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Alpaca Wool Gauze for Curtains
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