Unbleached Acrylic-Merino Wool Broadcloth

Plain weave broadcloth from 80% acrylic and 20% merino wool staple fibers, unbleached, not square construction, 140 gsm. Meets HTS 5516.31.10.00 as other unbleached/bleached wool-mixed artificial staple fabric. Used in scarves and shawls.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China12%+35.0%47%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany12%+10.0%22%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan12%+10.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.34Lower: 22% vs 47%

If printed or yarn-dyed

Printed versions are 'other' under 5516.34, separate from bleached/unbleached.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 47%

If made from filament yarns

Artificial filament polyester blends go to Chapter 54, not staple fibers.

5112.19Lower: 35% vs 47%

If industrial end-use

Wool-dominant industrial fabrics classified by end-use in Chapter 51.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document yarn numbers to exclude from poplin definition; test for wool fineness

β€’ Pitfall: bulk packaging may be seen as industrial, check end-use declarations

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