Dyed Viscose-Merino Wool Coating from China
Heavyweight dyed woven coating fabric from viscose filaments blended 42% merino fine animal hair, not combed, over 170gsm. Under HTS 5408.32.0510 for dyed artificial filament wovens mainly with wool. Used for outerwear and structured jackets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.2%
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
• Test gsm and yarn number to exclude from broadcloth/poplin definitions; declare fine hair type
• Avoid misclassifying as pure wool if artificial base dominates