Bleached Camel Hair Mixed Artificial Fiber Dress Fabric from Germany
A bleached woven fabric blending 38% camel hair (fine animal hair) with artificial staple fibers, ideal for women's dresses. Classified under HTS 5516.31.05 due to less than 85% artificial fibers, bleached finish, and over 36% fine animal hair content. It adheres to chapter notes for mixed weave fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label origin of fine animal hair clearly, as endangered species rules may apply to certain hairs
• Include bleaching process certification to distinguish from unbleached subheadings
• Watch for square construction; if not plain weave per notes, it may shift chapters