Merino Wool Cotton Twill Scarf Fabric from China
A fine twill weave fabric at 170 g/m² from combed cotton yarns in varied colors mixed with 38% merino wool, used for luxury scarves. Classified in HTS 5212.14.10.20 due to its cotton base, multi-color yarns, wool content over 36%, light weight, and combed processing. It meets Chapter 52 notes for woven cotton fabrics with specified blends.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54%
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
• Include mill certificates detailing yarn number average per US note (a) and wool percentage
• Measure fabric weight post-sizing removal as per US notes to confirm ≤200 g/m²
• Avoid misdeclaration as hand-loomed; requires government certification under 5208/5209 notes