Unbleached Merino Wool Artificial Staple Blend Coating Fabric from Germany
Unbleached heavy-weight fabric with 42% Merino wool blended with artificial staple fibers for outerwear coatings. It qualifies for HTS 5516.31.05 as an unbleached mix with over 36% wool and under 85% artificial fibers. Suitable for structured garments per chapter weave definitions.
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
• Document yarn numbers to ensure compliance with poplin/broadcloth exclusions if applicable
• Separate from bulk packaging; retail cuts may require different statistical suffixes
• Test for animal hair percentage accurately to avoid audits