Bleached Wool Artificial Fiber Broadcloth from Canada
Bleached broadcloth woven from 41% wool and artificial staple fibers, for shirting. HTS 5516.31.05 applies as bleached blend with >36% wool, <85% artificial, fitting broadcloth definition (plain weave, not square, potentially napped).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Lab test for wool percentage; tolerances are strict for 36% threshold
• Declare if napped, as notes allow but affect value
• Avoid cabled yarns to prevent sheeting exclusions