Combed Merino Wool Nylon Filament Dress Fabric from China
A lightweight woven fabric of combed merino wool blended mainly with nylon filaments, falling under HTS 5112.20.30.00 for other woven combed wool fabrics mixed with man-made filaments. Fine animal hair like merino qualifies per chapter note (b), ideal for women's dresses.
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
• Certify merino as fine animal hair with lab tests compliant with chapter definitions
• Declare exact filament vs. staple ratio; misdeclaration risks penalties under 5112.20