Combed Viscose-Wool Plaid Upholstery Fabric from China
Woven plaid fabric from combed viscose filament (artificial) yarns blended with 38% wool, using differently colored yarns for the pattern. HTS 5408.33.05.20 applies due to wool proportion and combed artificial base, suitable for luxury upholstery. Meets chapter notes for woven, non-tow artificial filaments.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for viscose/wool ratio; declare as 'combed' with mill certificates
• Common pitfall: misstating weave density leading to poplin/broadcloth misclass