Wool-Blend Artificial Fiber Printed Suiting Fabric from China
This printed woven fabric consists of 60% artificial staple fibers and 40% wool, designed specifically for tailoring men's suits. It falls under HTS 5516.34.05 due to being printed, containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool, and exceeding 36% wool by weight. The fabric's fine weave and pattern make it ideal for high-end suiting applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
54.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify wool content via lab testing as required by customs; ensure printing is considered a finishing process not altering classification
• Declare exact fiber percentages on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls in high-end fashion fabrics