Printed Combed Acetate-Wool Broadcloth

This broadcloth is a printed plain weave fabric of combed acetate staple fibers mixed with 38% fine wool, not square construction and under 170 g/m². It qualifies for HTS 5516.34.0520 as a wool-blended printed fabric with combed yarns per chapter notes. Used in dress shirts and blouses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China19.7%+35.0%54.7%
🇲🇽Mexico19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇨🇦Canada19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇩🇪Germany19.7%+10.0%29.7%
🇯🇵Japan19.7%+10.0%29.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5516.34.05Same rate: 54.7%

If not combed (carded yarns)

Statistical breakout separates combed (0520) from non-combed (0510) within same heading.

5407.61Lower: 24.9% vs 54.7%

If filament yarns instead of staple

Artificial filament fabrics mixed with wool classify in Chapter 54, not staple Chapter 55.

5111.19.60Higher: 60% vs 54.7%

If predominantly wool (≥85%)

High wool dominance moves to Chapter 51 woven wool fabrics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include mill certificates confirming combed processing and wool percentage to prevent reclassification

Declare as 'printed' only if surface-printed post-weaving; yarn-dyed goes elsewhere