Printed Combed Acetate-Wool Broadcloth from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
19.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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