Polyester-Wool Poplin Suiting Fabric from Germany
This plain weave poplin fabric is woven from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5515.13.1010 as an other woven fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed solely with wool, not combed. Commonly used for high-end suiting and tailored garments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm polyester >50% with wool mix, as required for 5515 classification
• Provide weave analysis (ends/picks per cm, yarn number) to distinguish from poplin exclusions in statistical notes
• Avoid misdeclaration as 100% wool (5112) by including staple fiber invoices; common pitfall leads to audits