Dyed Combed Merino Wool Artificial Blend from China
Premium dyed fabric blending 45% combed merino wool with artificial staple fibers, plain weave suitable for suiting. Falls under HTS 5516.32.0520 as dyed, combed, with ≥36% wool and artificial fibers <85%, per chapter notes for mixed woven fabrics.
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
• Include mill test reports for merino wool combing and dye fastness to speed clearance
• Ensure no napping that could mimic excluded poplin types; document weave specs
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification as industrial by specifying retail yardage