Combed Acrylic-Wool Suiting Fabric from China
High-twist combed acrylic staple fiber fabric mixed mainly with merino wool for suiting, plain weave not qualifying as poplin/broadcloth due to weight and yarn specs. HTS 5515.99.10.20 covers this other combed synthetic-wool blend. Provides wool-like drape at lower cost.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
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
• Submit yarn twist and combing process affidavits; ensure 'other' status by confirming non-poplin specs per note (a)
• Common issue: incorrect weight reporting leading to duty recalculation