Heavy Merino-Camelhair Woven Suiting Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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