Unbleached Combed Wool-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Germany
A square construction sheeting fabric, bleached, combed, with 38% fine wool and 62% viscose staple fibers, weighing 160 g/m² and over 33 threads per cm. Classified under HTS 5516.31.05.20 for its wool-dominant mix (over 36%), combed processing, and unbleached/bleached category in artificial staple woven fabrics. Meets statistical note (b) for sheeting as plain weave of square construction under 170 g/m².
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
• Document square construction with thread count specs to confirm sheeting per statistical notes, preventing reclassification
• Label fiber content accurately; imports without wool certification often face audits
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as greige goods; specify end-use if for apparel to aid valuation