Dyed Modal-Wool Suiting Fabric from China

High-quality dyed woven fabric from modal artificial filaments blended with 45% wool, not combed, in a poplin weave for suiting applications. Falls under HTS 5408.32.0510 as dyed artificial filament fabric mixed mainly with wool over 36%. Offers wool-like drape with rayon softness.

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

Include mill certificates for modal fiber origin and wool blend ratio; check turns per meter for flat fabric status

Common issue: undervaluing wool content shifts to higher duties elsewhere