Combed Wool Silk Blend Suiting Fabric from Canada
A high-end woven fabric made from combed wool blended with over 30% silk by weight, used for tailoring luxury suits and jackets. It falls under HTS 5112.90.30.00 due to its combed wool base, silk content exceeding 30%, and value over $33/kg reflecting premium quality. The fabric's fine weave and luster make it ideal for formal menswear.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify silk content via lab testing to confirm >30% by weight, as per chapter notes defining silk waste inclusion
• Provide detailed invoices showing value >$33/kg and fiber composition to avoid reclassification to lower-value subheadings
• Ensure certificates of origin for wool and silk to mitigate risks of duty drawbacks or preferential treatment denials