Wool-Polyester Variegated Plaid Fabric from Germany
This woven fabric is made from yarns of different colors, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, ideal for suiting and upholstery. It falls under HTS 5516.33.10.00 due to its multi-colored yarn construction and specific fiber blend as defined in Chapter 55. The plain weave structure meets the criteria for 'other' woven fabrics of artificial staple fibers.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers; provide mill certificates for wool origin
• Ensure yarn color documentation to avoid reclassification as single-color
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in apparel fabric imports