Combed Viscose-Wool Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
19.6%
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests for viscose/wool ratio; declare as 'combed' with mill certificates
• Common pitfall: misstating weave density leading to poplin/broadcloth misclass