Dyed Wool-Blended Artificial Silk Dress Fabric from Germany
This woven fabric is made primarily from artificial filament yarn like viscose, dyed throughout, and contains 38% wool by weight, meeting the threshold for HTS 5408.32.05. It is used for high-end dressmaking where wool adds warmth and drape while artificial filaments provide sheen and affordability.
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 fiber content via lab testing to confirm at least 36% wool or fine animal hair by weight, as required for this classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and yarn composition invoices to avoid reclassification during customs examination
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; blended wool fabrics often trigger higher scrutiny on declared values