Dyed Wool-Camel Hair Blend Suiting Fabric from Germany
This woven fabric is made from 60% artificial staple fibers and 40% fine animal hair (camel hair), dyed in solid colors for suiting applications. It falls under HTS 5516.32.05 due to containing 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, mixed mainly with artificial staple fibers, and being dyed. The plain weave construction meets chapter specifications for blended 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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm 36%+ wool/fine hair; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide dyeing process certification and yarn count details to match statistical notes for woven fabrics
• Label origin clearly as blends may trigger additional textile visa requirements from exporting countries