Dyed Wool-Polyester Blend Suiting Fabric from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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