Heavy Merino-Camelhair Woven Suiting Fabric from China
A dense suiting fabric exceeding 340 g/m², woven from combed Merino wool yarns (≤18.5 microns) with substantial camel hair content meeting fine animal hair definitions. Classified in 5112.19.60.30 for its high wool/hair blend, weight, and fine yarn specs per chapter notes. Ideal for tailored coats and heavy suiting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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
• Use accredited labs for fiber diameter measurement; discrepancies often trigger audits under clean yield rules
• Declare exact percentages of wool vs. camel hair; bonds may be required if resembling 'wool for special uses'
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as retail; weigh samples to confirm >340 g/m² threshold