Unbleached Merino Wool-Cotton Twill for Bags from China
This unbleached twill weave fabric blends 36% merino wool with 64% cotton, weighing 250 g/m², ideal for heavy-duty tote bags and upholstery. It qualifies for HTS 5212.21.10.10 as a cotton fabric with significant wool content, unbleached, using not combed yarns as defined in Chapter 52 US notes. Not denim per subheading note due to weave and color specifics.
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
• Document average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• BT/Z) to confirm classification; ensure no bleaching agents used
• Avoid common pitfall of under-declaring wool for lower duties
• Certify origin to bypass potential non-WTO quotas