Fine Merino Wool-Acrylic Striped Suiting Fabric from Germany
A premium suiting fabric woven from differently colored yarns of fine merino wool mixed with acrylic staple fibers (<85% acrylic), offering durability and breathability. Classified under HTS 5516.33.10.00 for its yarn-of-different-colors feature and wool-dominant blend in artificial staple fiber base. Conforms to Chapter 55 notes for mixed woven fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label with exact fiber percentages per FTC rules; include weave specs to distinguish from poplin/broadcloth
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as 100% wool—use invoices showing blend
• Partner with accredited labs for staple fiber verification