Combed Merino Wool Suiting Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric is made from 100% combed Merino wool yarns with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less, weighing under 200g/m². It is classified under HTS 5112.11.30.60 due to its high wool content (over 85%), fine combed wool yarns, and weight specifications as per Chapter 51 notes on wool fiber definitions. Ideal for tailored suits and formal wear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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 certification and fiber diameter testing per US notes to confirm 18.5 microns or less for duty qualification
• Provide mill test reports documenting ≥85% wool content and weight under 200g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no blending with synthetic fibers exceeding 15% to prevent shifting to mixed fabric headings