Wool-Blended Artificial Silk Printed Scarf Fabric from China
This printed woven fabric consists of artificial filament yarn mixed with 40% wool, used primarily for high-end scarves and shawls. It falls under HTS 5408.34.05 due to being a printed woven fabric of artificial filaments containing 36% or more wool by weight. The wool content provides warmth and luxury, while the artificial silk offers sheen and durability.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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 (ASTM D1909) as claims over 36% must be substantiated for this subheading
• Provide mill certificates for fiber composition and dyeing process to avoid reclassification during customs exam