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%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
• 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