Merino Wool Carded Poplin Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric is made from 100% carded Merino wool, weighing 280 g/m², ideal for tailored shirts and blazers. It falls under HTS 5111.11.70 as it contains over 85% carded wool or fine animal hair, is woven, and does not exceed 300 g/m². The carded wool provides a soft, matte finish suitable for apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify clean yield certification per US notes to ensure accurate duty assessment on wool content
• Provide lab test reports confirming >85% wool composition and weight ≤300 g/m² to avoid reclassification