Combed Merino Wool-Acetate Staple Multicolored Shirting
Combed shirting fabric of 38% merino wool and 62% acetate staple fibers, woven with yarns of different colors for subtle plaid effects, weighing 150 g/m². HTS 5516.33.05.20 applies as combed, ≥36% fine animal hair mixed <85% with artificial staple fibers. Ideal for formal shirts and linings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ≥85% artificial staple fibers
Predominantly artificial staple fabrics without significant wool classify in 5513 as polyester/acrylic mixes, not wool-mixed.
If for unbleached or bleached state
Wool-heavy fabrics in unfinished states (unbleached/bleached) go to 5111, while dyed/finished with artificial staple stay in 5516.
If not combed (carded only)
Non-combed versions fall under the carded subheading within the same wool-mixed multicolored group.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document fine animal hair type (merino wool) with origin certificates; test for acetate vs. viscose distinction
• Avoid bulk packaging declarations that might trigger 55.16 unbleached misclass
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'combed yarns' explicitly
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