Unbleached Wool-Blended Artificial Staple Fiber Suiting Fabric from Germany
This unbleached woven fabric is made from artificial staple fibers mixed with 40% wool, primarily used for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5516.31.05 because it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers, is unbleached, and has 36% or more wool by weight. The plain weave construction meets chapter specifications for blended 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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm at least 36% wool, as discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates and yarn composition details to prove unbleached status and avoid bleaching duties
• Ensure invoices specify weight percentages to prevent undervaluation penalties