Wool-Blended Acrylic Plaid Suiting Fabric

This woven fabric is made from yarns of different colors, containing 40% wool and 60% acrylic staple fibers, not combed, weighing around 250 gsm. It falls under HTS 5516.33.0510 due to being less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, multi-colored yarns, and over 36% wool content. Commonly used for tailored suiting and jackets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+35.0%60%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

Alternative Classifications

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

5515.13.05Same rate: 60%

If containing 85% or more artificial staple fibers

Exceeds 85% threshold, shifting to pure artificial staple fiber heading without wool mix requirement.

5112.19.60Same rate: 60%

If 85% or more wool content

High wool predominance classifies under Chapter 51 woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair.

5516.32.05Same rate: 60%

If combed fibers

Combed processing changes statistical suffix from non-combed (410) to combed category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify exact wool content via lab testing for accurate classification; ensure yarn color variation is documented

Common pitfall: mislabeling as 100% synthetic leads to wrong chapter

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