Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric from China

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.

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 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