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%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
• 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