Unbleached Wool-Modacrylic Suiting Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29.8%
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
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