Unbleached Wool-Synthetic Suiting Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
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 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