Polyester-Wool Broadcloth Dress Fabric from China
Plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers containing 40% wool, not combed, suitable for dresses and skirts with a smooth finish. Falls under HTS 5515.13.0510 as other woven synthetic staple fabrics mixed mainly with wool over 36%. Not square construction, under 170 gsm.
Duty Rate — China → United States
60%
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
• Label rolls with exact wool percentage and 'not combed' status for CBP compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as pure wool; staple fiber dominance keeps it in Chapter 55
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use as apparel to prevent industrial reclassification