Printed Polyester-Wool Blend Suiting Fabric
This woven fabric is a blend of 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% wool, printed with a subtle herringbone pattern, weighing approximately 220 gsm. It falls under HTS 5516.34.10.00 as it contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with wool and is printed. Used primarily for tailoring men's suits and trousers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 85% or more wool
Exceeds the <85% artificial fiber threshold, shifting to Chapter 51 woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair.
If unbleached or bleached, not printed
Printed status removed places it in earlier subheadings for mixed fabrics with man-made staple fibers.
If knitted rather than woven
Knitted construction falls under Chapter 60, not woven fabrics of Chapter 55.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed with wool, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation to prove 'printed' status under statistical note requirements
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies gsm and yarn construction to avoid disputes over 'other' category
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