Dyed Viscose-Wool Blend Poplin Fabric from Germany
This woven poplin fabric is made primarily from artificial viscose filament yarn mixed with over 36% wool, dyed uniformly for a rich color. It falls under HTS 5408.32.0510 as a dyed woven fabric of artificial filaments containing 36% or more wool, not combed. The plain weave structure and wool content make it ideal for tailored suiting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure dyeing process documentation to confirm even coloration
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as synthetic-only, leading to wrong chapter