Wool-Silk Blend Suiting Fabric from China
A premium woven fabric made from carded wool blended with over 30% silk by weight, used for high-end suiting. It falls under HTS 5111.90.30.00 due to its carded wool base, silk content exceeding 30%, and value over $33/kg. The luxurious drape and sheen come from the silk integration.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
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 calculations and provide lab tests confirming >30% silk content and value over $33/kg
• Include certificates of origin for wool and silk to avoid disputes on material sourcing
• Watch for misclassification as apparel fabric; this is strictly woven fabric, not made-up goods