Wool Gauze Fabric for Apparel from Germany
A lightweight wool gauze fabric featuring warp with standing threads and doup threads forming loops for weft passage, as defined in heading 5803. Used primarily for blouses and dresses due to its breathable, sheer properties. Classified under 5803.00.30.00 as gauze of wool, other than narrow fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.5%
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
• Verify wool content exceeds 50% via lab testing to confirm classification under wool or fine animal hair
• Provide mill certificates and invoices detailing gauze construction to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure fabric width exceeds 30 cm to prevent shift to narrow fabric heading 5806