Unbleached Wool-Modacrylic Suiting Fabric from Germany
Unbleached poplin suiting fabric of 42% wool and 58% modacrylic staple fibers, 140 gsm, plain weave not square. HTS 5516.31.05.10 applies due to uncombed artificial fibers, ≥36% wool, unbleached state. Flame-retardant properties suit protective workwear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.8%
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
• Modacrylic requires specific fiber ID in invoices; generic 'artificial' may trigger audits
• Ensure <85% artificial to stay in mixed wool heading; higher shifts burden to importer
• Avoid bulk packaging claims that could reclassify as industrial under different chapter