Woolen Fabric

🐑 Woolen Fabric (Wool or Fine Animal Hair Mixed Woven Fabrics)

🌐 HS Code Classification & Tariff Guide | 2026 Latest Customs Rules | Professional Clearance Strategy
📌 One, Product Definition & Classification: Do You Really Understand "Woolen Fabric"?

Woolen fabric is a premium textile category widely used in high-end apparel, outerwear, and luxury fashion. In international trade, it's strictly categorized based on fiber composition, processing method, and fabric structure.

⚠️ Key Classification Criteria: - Wool or fine animal hair content (e.g., cashmere, mohair, alpaca) ≥ 50% → qualifies as "woolen" - Woven structure (not knitted or non-woven) → must be woven fabric - Processing method: whether combed (梳理过的) or carded (梳理前) — this affects the HS code - Mixed with synthetic fibers? → still eligible if wool/fine animal hair > 50%

✅ Correctly Classified:
- Wool + polyester blend, 60% wool, woven, combed → 5112.30.30.00
- Mixed with silk, 55% wool, woven, carded → 5111.30.90.00

❌ Incorrectly Classified:
- Knitted wool fabric → not eligible (belongs to HS 6006 or 6110)
- Non-woven wool felt → not eligible (HS 5601)
- 40% wool + 60% cotton → does not qualify as "woolen fabric" (must be >50%)

📦 Two, HS Code Breakdown (2026 Updated Tariff Schedule)

🔍 Critical Note:
- "Combed" means fibers are aligned and processed for smoothness → higher value, higher tariff
- "Carded" means fibers are loosely aligned → lower quality, but still eligible
- All must be woven — no knitted or non-woven fabrics allowed!

💰 Three, 2026 Latest Tariff Breakdown (Including附加 Taxes & Legal Basis)

✅ Applicable Country: United States (US)
✅ Origin: China (CN)
✅ Effective Date: November 10, 2025 (including subsequent imports)

🎯 1. 5515.22.05.10 — Wool Mixed Woven Fabric (Carded, Not Combed)

📌 Explanation:
- 20.1% base = standard rate for mixed wool fabrics
- 25% USITC = from Section 301 Trade Act (China-specific tariffs)
- 10% IEEPA = International Emergency Economic Powers Act (applies to goods from China/HK)
- Total: 55.1% — one of the highest tariffs in the textile sector

🎯 2. 5515.13.05.10 — Wool or Fine Animal Hair Mixed Woven Fabric (Combed or Carded)

📌 Why Higher?
- 25% base duty = reflects higher value and processing (combed fibers)
- Same 25% USITC + 10% IEEPA → total 60%
- Even if only carded, if it falls under this code, still 60% — check classification carefully!

🎯 3. 5112.30.30.00 — Combed Wool or Fine Animal Hair Woven Fabric

📌 Key Insight:
- This code is only for combed wool/fine animal hair fabrics
- Even if mixed with cotton or polyester, if combed and >50% wool, it applies
- No exceptions — 60% tariff is mandatory

🎯 4. 5111.30.90.00 — Carded or Combed Wool/Fine Animal Hair Woven Fabric (Mixed)

📌 Note:
- This code is broad — covers both carded and combed
- Still 60% — no reduction for carded only
- Must prove wool/fine animal hair >50% and woven structure

🎯 5. 5111.20.90.00 — Carded Wool Woven Fabric (Other Categories)

📌 Special Case:
- Applies to carded wool only, not combed
- If your fabric is carded, but not eligible for 5515.22.05.10, this is the fallback
- Still 60% — no relief

🛠️ Four, Customs Clearance Tips (Pro Tips to Avoid Penalties)

✅ 1. Required Documents (Must-Have Checklist)

✅ 2.申报技巧 (Key Rules to Remember)

🔥 “Fiber >50%, Woven, Combed or Carded — But Tax is 60% or 55.1%!”

✅ Pro Tip:
- Always verify fiber content — even 1% difference can change HS code
- Use lab test reports to support classification
- Do NOT rely on supplier labels — they may be inaccurate

✅ 3. Special Cases & Workarounds

🌍 Five, Global Customs Comparison (2026 Update)

📌 Conclusion:
- USA is the only market with 60%+ tariffs on woolen fabrics from China
- China-origin products face the highest cost — consider shifting production to Vietnam, Mexico, or Thailand

📌 Six, Common Mistakes & Pitfalls (Learn from Others’ Errors)

❌ Mistake 1: Claiming “wool fabric” without proving >50% wool
👉 Result: Customs rejects → reclassification → 60% tariff or detention

❌ Mistake 2: Using 5515.22.05.10 for combed wool
👉 Result: Under-taxed → back duty + penalties

❌ Mistake 3: Not providing lab test report
👉 Result: Delayed clearance, random audit, or detention

❌ Mistake 4: Assuming “carded” = lower tariff
👉 Result: Still 60% — no difference in final rate

✅ Correct Way:

“Combed Wool Fabric, 60% Wool, 40% Polyester, Woven, 150g/m², for Men’s Suiting, Test Report Attached”

🎯 Seven, Final Verdict: Precision Matters — One Wrong Code = 60% Tax

🎯 Remember the Rule:

🔹 “Fiber >50%, Woven, Combed or Carded — But Tariff is 60% or 55.1%”
🔹 “No de minimis, No exemptions, No second chances”

📌 Pro Tip:

If your fabric is originating from Vietnam, Mexico, or Thailand, you may qualify for IEEPA exemption → 0%–5% tariff
✅ Apply for Advance Ruling (Pre-Approval) before shipment — avoid surprises!

📣 Take Action Now:

📞 Contact a licensed customs broker + Provide fabric test report + Apply for HS Code Pre-Ruling
🚀 Get your woolen fabric cleared fast, legally, and cost-effectively!

✨ Smart Clearance Starts with Accurate Classification!
💼 Your profit margin depends on the right HS Code — don’t gamble!