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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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