Unbleached Wool-Blended Artificial Staple Fiber Suiting Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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