Combed 45% Wool 55% Viscose Yarn-Dyed Dress Fabric

A lightweight yarn-dyed fabric from combed yarns blending 45% fine wool with 55% viscose staple fibers, featuring different colored yarns for jacquard patterns, suitable for dresses and blouses. Classified in HTS 5516.33.05.20 for combed yarns with ≥36% wool mixed with artificial staple fibers <85%. Meets poplin or broadcloth specs excluding square construction.

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.

5516.34.05Lower: 54.7% vs 60%

If containing <36% wool

If wool drops below 36%, it shifts to the subheading for lesser wool content within mixed artificial staple fabrics.

6006.42.00Lower: 45% vs 60%

If knitted rather than woven

Knitted fabrics of wool or fine animal hair mixed with artificial staple fibers fall under Chapter 60, not woven Chapter 55.

5210.21.40Lower: 43.1% vs 60%

If mainly cotton with wool/artificial mix

Cotton base fabrics mixed with wool or man-made fibers classify in Chapter 52 if cotton predominates.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with precise fiber percentages and note 'yarn-dyed' for color verification; ensure no napping to avoid sheeting misclassification

Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to printcloth error

Use AATCC test methods for combing confirmation

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