Wool-Blended Polyester Suiting Fabric from China
This unbleached woven fabric consists of 40% wool and 60% polyester filament yarn, used primarily for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5407.91.05 because it is an unbleached woven synthetic filament fabric containing 36% or more wool by weight. The blend provides wool's natural warmth with polyester's durability.
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 at least 36% wool, as declarations must match HTS criteria
• Provide mill certificates showing unbleached/bleached status and yarn composition to avoid reclassification