Combed Wool-Artificial Staple Fiber Poplin Suiting Fabric from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)