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Dyed Wool-Blended Combed Poplin Fabric

This plain weave poplin fabric is dyed, contains 40% combed wool blended with artificial staple fibers under 85%, mixed mainly with wool. It meets poplin criteria as a plain weave not of square construction, weighing over 170 g/m² with average yarn number above 26, classified under HTS 5516.32.0520 due to its combed wool content and fiber mix.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+37.5%62.5%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%—25%
🇯🇵Japan25%—25%

Alternative Classifications

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

5516.31.05Lower: 57.3% vs 62.5%

If uncombed wool

Uncombed (carded) wool blends fall under the prior subheading, lacking the 410 combed designation.

5112.19.60Same rate: 62.5%

If ≥85% wool

Predominantly wool fabrics (85%+) are classified in Chapter 51, not mixed artificial staple fiber chapter.

5516.32.05Same rate: 62.5%

If not combed

Non-combed versions share the same dyed wool-blend heading but differ in the statistical suffix.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool and <85% artificial staple for accurate classification

• Provide dyeing certificates and combed wool documentation to avoid reclassification to lower wool content codes

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