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Costume Making Needleloom Felt Fabric from Germany

Vibrant colored needleloom felt bolts from wool-blend fibers for theatrical costumes and cosplay. HTS 5602.10.90 for other non-impregnated stitch-bonded fabrics suitable for apparel crafts. Cuts cleanly without fraying.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Specify blend ratios to check wool content for potential 5602.21 reclassification

• Sell by the yard vs. pre-cut shapes to maintain fabric heading

• Document creative end-use separate from apparel manufacturing