Bleached Combed Viscose-Merino Wool Fabric from China
Premium bleached woven from combed viscose filaments and 45% merino fine animal hair, soft and breathable. Under HTS 5408.31.0520 for unbleached/bleached, combed artificial with high wool/hair. For scarves and shawls.
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
• Merino requires fine hair certification; blends over 36% trigger this subheading
• Bleaching level documentation prevents shift to 'dyed' categories
• Quota monitoring essential for wool-blend imports from certain countries