Wool-Mix Acrylic Checkered Shirting from Germany
Plain weave shirting fabric with 37% wool and 63% acrylic staple fibers in checkered multi-color yarns, not combed, 180 gsm. HTS 5516.33.0510 applies as artificial staple under 85% mixed with wool >36%, different color yarns. Used for custom dress shirts.
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
• Label as 'not combed' in docs; test for staple length
• Pitfall: confusing with combed for higher duties