Wool-Cotton Blend Dyed Shirting Fabric from China
A lightweight woven fabric weighing 180 g/m², dyed evenly in solid colors, containing 40% wool and 60% cotton by weight, not combed. It falls under HTS 5212.13.10.10 as an other woven cotton fabric that is dyed and incorporates 36% or more wool or fine animal hair. Primarily used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify exact wool content via lab testing as it must be ≥36% by weight for this subheading; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide mill test certificates confirming weight ≤200 g/m² and dyed plain (no prints) to avoid shifts to other subheadings
• Be aware of cotton quota limitations on blend fabrics; ensure origin documentation complies with US note restrictions