Combed Wool-Modal Staple Unbleached Printcloth

A printcloth-style plain weave, combed and unbleached, featuring 37% wool and 63% modal artificial staple fibers, 150 g/m² with >33 singles yarns per cm² and average yarn number 50-68. Falls under HTS 5516.31.05.20 for combed, high-wool artificial staple blends per statistical note (c), though primarily for unprinted base fabrics in this context.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China19.8%+35.0%54.8%
🇲🇽Mexico19.8%+10.0%29.8%
🇨🇦Canada19.8%+10.0%29.8%
🇩🇪Germany19.8%+10.0%29.8%
🇯🇵Japan19.8%+10.0%29.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.22.00Lower: 49.9% vs 54.8%

If uncombed

Uncombed bleached versions have parallel headings differentiated by processing.

5208.32.40Lower: 44.7% vs 54.8%

If cotton replaces artificial staple

Wool-cotton blends may fall under Chapter 52 if cotton dominant, but high wool keeps in 55 here.

5516.91.00Lower: 47% vs 54.8%

If sold as a set with trims

Fabrics in sets for apparel shift to later headings for mixed articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no multiple/cabled yarns per printcloth note; violations shift classification

Width under 168 cm? Note it for potential printcloth specifics in valuation

Pair with dyeing declarations if post-import processed to avoid duty evasion claims

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