Varicolored Viscose-Merino Wool Blend from China
Premium blend fabric of varicolored viscose artificial filaments with 45% merino fine animal hair, woven and not combed. Precisely matches HTS 5408.33.05.10 for high wool/hair content in multi-color weaves. For luxury suiting and outerwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.1%
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 for fine animal hair distinction, as merino qualifies under wool provisions
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, potentially changing end-use duty
• Ensure no cabled yarns per sheeting/printcloth exclusions in notes