Dyed Combed Merino Wool Artificial Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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