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
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)