Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric from China
Fine, crisp woven fabric from combed Merino wool with a crosswise rib effect, ideal for dress shirts and blouses. The combing ensures smooth, lustrous surface typical of premium suiting shirtings. HTS 5112.90.90 covers this as other woven combed wool fabrics.
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
• Label with accurate micron count (Merino typically 19-24 microns) to substantiate fine wool classification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 5208 cotton if minimal wool content; fiber content rules require predominant material
• For greige (unfinished) imports, note scouring requirements affect final clean yield duty assessment