Dyed Wool-Polyester Blend Suiting Fabric from China
This woven fabric contains 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% wool, dyed in solid colors for suiting applications. It falls under HTS 5516.32.10.00 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with wool, and is dyed. The fabric weighs around 250 gsm, suitable for tailored garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
47%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber composition via lab testing to confirm under 85% artificial staple; provide mill test certificates
• Declare as 'dyed woven fabric' avoiding garment misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester-wool blends from Asia