Combed Wool-Synthetic Blend Suiting Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from combed yarns of different colors, mixed mainly with wool (over 36% by weight) and synthetic filaments, used primarily for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5407.93.05.20 due to its high wool content, multi-colored yarns, and combed processing as specified in the statistical notes for Chapter 54. The fabric's plain weave construction meets the criteria for 'other woven fabrics' in heading 5407.
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 wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing; provide certificates for customs compliance
• Declare fiber composition accurately on invoices to avoid reclassification; include yarn twist details per Chapter 54 notes