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
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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