Bleached Combed Acetate-Wool Dress Fabric from China
An unbleached or bleached woven fabric of combed acetate artificial filaments blended mainly with wool exceeding 36% by weight, offering a silky sheen and durability. Classified under HTS 5408.31.0520 for its artificial filament base, combed processing, and high wool mix. Used for elegant women's dresses.
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
• Declare exact bleaching process; unbleached or lightly bleached qualifies, but heavy processing may require dyed subheadings
• Provide weave analysis to confirm it's not poplin/broadcloth per Chapter 54 notes
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls—wool content inflates value for duty calculation