Combed Merino Wool-Acetate Staple Multicolored Shirting from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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