Combed Viscose-Wool Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29.6%
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
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