Dyed Acetate-Wool Broadcloth from China
Plain weave broadcloth fabric, dyed, from acetate artificial filaments mixed solely with 38% fine animal hair (wool), not combed, excluding square construction per notes. HTS 5408.32.0510 applies for dyed artificial filament wovens with 36%+ wool. Popular for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
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
• Document broadcloth specs (non-square, over 170gsm if applicable) per statistical note (c); test for napping if present
• Pitfall: incorrect weave declaration leading to sheeting misclassification