Combed Wool-Polyester Suiting Fabric

This unbleached woven fabric is made primarily from combed wool (45%) blended with polyester filament yarn, meeting the 36%+ wool threshold for HTS 5407.91.05.20. The combing process ensures smooth, high-quality fibers ideal for tailoring. It falls under this code due to its synthetic filament base mixed mainly with combed wool or fine animal hair.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+35.0%60%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5112.11.60Same rate: 60%

If wool content dominates and classified as wool fabric

Woven fabrics ≥36% wool by weight with synthetic as minor component shift to Chapter 51 wool headings.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 60%

If less than 36% wool

Drops below wool-dominant threshold, moving to mixed <36% wool subheading in same chapter.

5111.19.60Same rate: 60%

If sold as a set with wool garment components

Sets containing wool fabrics for apparel may classify under unfinished wool fabric headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% combed wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification

Include mill certificates documenting unbleached/bleached status and combing process for customs clearance

Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as pure wool; declare exact blend percentages accurately