Wool-Blended Artificial Silk Dress Fabric from Mexico
This unbleached woven fabric is made primarily from artificial filament yarn like viscose, blended with at least 36% wool by weight for a luxurious drape and warmth. It falls under HTS 5408.31.05 as an unbleached mixed woven fabric of artificial filaments containing the specified wool percentage. Ideal for high-end dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ by weight, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Include detailed fiber composition certificates and mill test reports in documentation for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete bleaching declarations which might shift to other subheadings