Dyed Wool-Blended Polyester Poplin Fabric from China
This plain weave fabric is dyed and contains 40% wool mixed with 60% polyester staple fibers, weighing under 170 g/m² with non-square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.32.0510 as a woven fabric of artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool (over 36%), not combed. Used for suiting and blouses due to its crisp texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm >36% wool and <85% artificial staple fibers for accurate classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and weight specs (e.g
• <170 g/m²) to avoid misclassification as sheeting