Wool-Blended Polyester Suiting Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made from synthetic polyester filament yarns mixed with at least 36% wool by weight, featuring yarns of different colors for a subtle heathered pattern. It falls under HTS 5407.93.05 due to its synthetic filament base blended mainly with wool exceeding the 36% threshold, classified as other woven fabrics of different colored yarns. Primarily used for tailoring men's suits and trousers.
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 via lab testing to confirm ≥36% for this classification; provide mill certificates for fiber composition
• Ensure 'yarns of different colors' is evident in weave pattern to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in apparel fabric imports