Flax-Wool Blend Suiting Fabric from China
A woven fabric composed of 70% linen (flax) and 30% merino wool, used for tailoring men's suits and jackets. It falls under HTS 5309.29.20.00 because it contains less than 85% flax and more than 17% wool by weight, specified for such blends in Chapter 53. The plain weave construction provides durability and a sophisticated drape.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm >17% wool and <85% flax, as required for Chapter 53 classification
• Provide detailed weave specs and yarn counts in documentation to avoid misclassification as pure flax under 5309.21
• Label country of origin clearly, as wool blends may trigger additional textile visa requirements from certain origins