Polyester-Wool Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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