Acrylic-Wool Blend Poplin Fabric from Germany
A plain weave poplin fabric made from acrylic staple fibers mixed with over 36% wool, not combed, weighing under 170 g/m² with unbalanced construction. Classified under HTS 5515.22.0510 due to its synthetic staple fiber base with high wool content. Used for lightweight apparel like blouses and scarves.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20.1%
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 wool content via lab testing to confirm 36%+ threshold; provide mill certificates for fiber composition
• Ensure labeling distinguishes synthetic base from wool blend
• Watch for misclassification as pure wool under Chapter 51