Combed Wool-Artificial Staple Fiber Poplin Suiting Fabric from China
This plain weave poplin fabric is made from combed yarns of 40% wool and 60% artificial staple fibers like viscose, with yarns of different colors, weighing under 170 g/m² and not of square construction. It falls under HTS 5516.33.05.20 due to containing 36% or more wool, mixed mainly with artificial staple fibers under 85%, and being combed. Used primarily for high-end suiting and tailored garments.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm ≥36% wool for this subheading; declare exact yarn colors and combing process
• Watch for misclassification as 100% artificial fiber fabric under 5515 if wool content is overstated
• Provide mill certificates for staple fiber type (e.g
• viscose, acetate)