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Heavy Bleached Cotton-Wool Suiting Fabric

Bleached suiting fabric >200 g/m², 36% fine animal hair (cashmere blend) and 64% cotton, not combed yarns. HTS 5212.22.10.10 applies for its cotton primary composition with wool/hair content, bleached, heavy. Used in tailored suiting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China16.5%+37.5%54%
🇲🇽Mexico16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇨🇦Canada16.5%+10.0%26.5%
🇩🇪Germany16.5%—16.5%
🇯🇵Japan16.5%—16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5212.21.10.10Same rate: 54%

If unbleached

Bleaching status determines subheading 5212.22 (bleached) vs 5212.21 (unbleached).

5007.10.60Lower: 41.4% vs 54%

If silk replaces wool content

Silk or man-made fiber blends over certain % move out of cotton-wool to Chapter 50 or 54/55.

5212Same rate: 54%

If sold as set with trims

If imported as completed garment set vs individual fabric, shifts to apparel or mixed sets.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Lab certify fine animal hair content; invoices must specify exact percentages for wool/hair

• Retain bleaching process records to distinguish from unbleached (5212.21) or dyed variants

• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification—declare as retail fabric to prevent parts heading shift