Wool-Blended Artificial Filament Dress Fabric from China
This woven fabric is made primarily from artificial filament yarns of different colors, mixed with over 36% wool by weight, and not combed. It falls under HTS 5408.33.05.10 due to its multi-colored yarn composition and high wool content in a Chapter 54 artificial filament base. Ideal for elegant dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.6%
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
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ by weight for accurate classification
• Provide mill certificates documenting fiber composition and yarn twist to avoid misclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like under-declaring wool percentage, leading to reclassification under lower-duty codes