Bleached Acetate-Wool Blend Broadcloth from Germany
A plain weave broadcloth fabric, bleached, primarily of acetate filament (artificial) blended chiefly with fine merino wool, meeting poplin/broadcloth specs excluding napping. Classified under HTS 5408.31.10.00 for bleached woven artificial filament fabrics mixed mainly with fine animal hair. Ideal for dress shirts or linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label as 'bleached' only if scoured but not dyed; include bleaching process certification
• Check yarn twist complies with 'flat fabrics' definition (under 472 turns/m) for accurate weave reporting
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 100% artificial—disclose exact wool percentage for quota compliance