Printed Wool-Synthetic Dress Fabric from Germany
A combed woven fabric primarily composed of 40% wool and 60% polyester filament yarn, printed with floral patterns for dressmaking. It falls under HTS 5407.94.05.20 due to being a printed woven synthetic filament fabric mixed mainly with wool (over 36% by weight) and combed. This classification reflects its specific material blend and finishing process as per chapter 54 notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% for this subheading; declare exact fiber composition on commercial invoice
• Ensure 'combed' processing is documented to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in textile imports