Unbleached Merino Wool-Cotton Twill for Bags from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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