Wool-Cotton Blend Suiting Fabric from Germany
A woven fabric primarily composed of combed wool mixed with cotton, used for tailoring men's suits and trousers. It falls under HTS 5112.90.90.10 because it is a woven fabric of combed wool mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 410g/m² in weight. The combed wool provides durability and a fine texture ideal for formal apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm wool is combed and mixture is mainly with cotton, as per chapter notes on wool definitions
• Provide clean yield documentation if required; ensure weight per m² exceeds 410g to avoid reclassification