Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric
This lightweight woven fabric is made from 100% combed Merino wool, weighing 180 g/m², ideal for blouses and dresses. It falls under HTS 5112.11.60.60 as a woven fabric containing 85% or more combed wool by weight, under 200 g/m², and classified as 'other' for specialty lightweight constructions. The combing process ensures smoothness and uniformity, distinguishing it from coarser wool fabrics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing less than 85% wool but over 50% fine animal hair
Lower wool percentage shifts to subheading for mixed fine hair fabrics while maintaining lightweight woven structure.
If weight exceeds 200 g/m²
Weight threshold determines subheading; heavier versions go to 5112.11.20 despite same wool content.
If made from combed silk instead of wool
Material change to silk (Chapter 50) alters heading from wool/hair fabrics in Chapter 51.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clean yield documentation per US notes to confirm wool content meets 85% threshold; test for vegetable matter and ash content
• Provide mill certificates proving combed wool origin and weight per m² to avoid reclassification to heavier fabrics
• Label with fiber content and country of origin; watch for blending pitfalls that drop below 85% wool
Related Products under HTS 5112.11.60.60
Cashmere Twill Weave Fabric
Luxury lightweight twill fabric from 87% combed Kashmir goat cashmere, 170 g/m², for high-end shirts and linings. HTS 5112.11.60.60 applies to 'other' woven styles ≥85% fine animal hair, ≤200 g/m². Cashmere qualifies as fine animal hair per chapter note (b).
Vicuña Lightweight Gabardine
Premium gabardine woven from 92% combed vicuña fine hair, 190 g/m², for bespoke suiting. HTS 5112.11.60.60 covers such rare 'other' fabrics ≥85% fine hair, ≤200 g/m². Vicuña explicitly listed in fine animal hair definition.
Angora Rabbit Hair Crepe Fabric
Textured crepe weave from 88% combed Angora rabbit fine hair blended with wool, 160 g/m², for sweaters. Under HTS 5112.11.60.60 as 'other' ≥85% combed fine animal hair/wool mix ≤200 g/m². Angora rabbit qualifies per chapter note (b).
Merino Wool Organza Fabric
Crisp organza woven from 95% combed Merino wool, 155 g/m², for formal wear overlays. HTS 5112.11.60.60 for lightweight 'other' wool fabrics ≥85%. Organza's tight twist fits non-plain weave.
Yak Fine Hair Batiste Fabric
Fine batiste weave from 86% combed yak fine hair, 175 g/m², lingerie grade. Matches HTS 5112.11.60.60 criteria perfectly as 'other' lightweight fine hair fabric.
Camel Hair Plain Weave Alternative
Lightweight weave from 89% combed camel hair, 185 g/m², but classified 'other' due to specialty. Camel (dromedary) per chapter note (b).