Combed Wool-Blended Polyester Suiting Fabric from China
This woven fabric combines combed polyester filament yarn with over 36% wool, featuring yarns of different colors for a textured pattern. It falls under HTS 5408.33.05.20 as a mixed woven fabric of artificial filament mainly with wool, combed, used primarily for high-end suiting. The color variegation and wool dominance distinguish it from uniform fabrics.
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
• Verify wool content via lab testing to confirm ≥36% for this classification; declare color mix accurately to avoid reclassification
• Provide weave certificates showing combed artificial filaments and no tow usage