Unbleached Cotton-Merino Wool Suiting Fabric from Germany
Unbleached suiting fabric >200 g/m², chiefly cotton mixed with merino wool for tailored jackets. HTS 5212.21.60.10 applies as other unbleached heavyweight cotton weave mixed solely with fine animal hair. Ideal for natural, rugged apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label with precise composition percentages to comply with fiber content rules for mixed textiles
• Retain production records proving handloom status if claiming certified exemptions under U.S
• Notes
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating weight; test per Chapter 52 methods post-sizing removal