Wool-Cotton Blend Denim Jacket Fabric from China
This heavy woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², is dyed evenly and contains 40% wool blended with 60% cotton, designed for durable outerwear like jackets. It falls under HTS 5212.23.10 due to its cotton base, weight exceeding 200 g/m², dyed finish, and wool content of 36% or more by weight. The blend provides warmth and structure typical for apparel linings or shells.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% wool, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Provide weave structure documentation and weight certificates, ensuring post-sizing weight exceeds 200 g/m² per US note formulas
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete dyeing uniformity proofs; include mill test reports for Customs scrutiny