Unbleached Merino Wool-Viscose Blend from China
Unbleached fabric blending 45% merino wool with 55% viscose staple, uncombed, 152 gsm sheeting weave. HTS 5516.31.05.10 for ≥36% fine animal hair/wool, artificial staple uncombed, unbleached. Soft for scarves or linings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
57.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Merino as 'fine animal hair' confirmed via fiber diameter tests
• Unbleached means natural grease intact; cleaning shifts category
• European wool origins need CITES if applicable for fine hairs