Wool-Blended Polyester Suiting Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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