Wool-Cotton Blend Denim Jacket Fabric from Germany
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 — 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
• 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