Bleached Wool Artificial Fiber Broadcloth from Germany
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 — 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
• 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