Combed Merino Wool-Acetate Staple Multicolored Shirting from Germany
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 — 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
• 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