Heavy Cotton-Merino Wool Tweed Fabric from China
Woven tweed fabric composed of 55% cotton and 45% merino wool yarns in assorted colors, weighing 250 g/m². Classified under HTS 5212.24.10 for its cotton matrix with substantial fine animal hair, colored yarns, and heavyweight specification. Ideal for suiting and coats.
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
• Use AATCC test methods for precise fiber blend analysis; discrepancies can trigger audits
• Declare average yarn number per US note formulas if challenged on cotton yarn metrics
• Avoid bulk packaging without selvage protection to prevent weave damage claims at entry