Unbleached Wool-Synthetic Suiting Fabric from China
This woven fabric is unbleached and composed of 40% wool and 60% polyester filament yarn, used primarily for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5407.91.0510 because it is an unbleached woven synthetic filament fabric containing 36% or more wool by weight and is not combed. The plain weave structure meets chapter 54 definitions for flat fabrics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ wool, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification or penalties
• Include mill test certificates and yarn composition docs; ensure no bleaching processes were applied