Wool-Blended Acrylic Plaid Suiting Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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