Heavy Wool Tweed Fabric from China
A dense woven fabric made from 100% carded wool, weighing over 400 g/m², used primarily for durable outerwear like jackets and coats. It falls under HTS 5111.19.60.80 due to its high wool content (over 85%) and weight exceeding 400 g/m², distinguishing it from lighter wool fabrics. The carded wool provides a textured, rugged surface ideal for harsh weather apparel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify clean yield documentation as per US notes to confirm wool content meets 85% threshold and weight >400 g/m²
• Obtain certificates of origin for wool fiber to avoid misclassification and ensure compliance with chapter definitions
• Label fiber content accurately; common pitfall is under-declaring weight leading to reclassification to lighter subheadings