Wool blended combed woven fabric

🐑 Wool-Blended Combed Woven Fabric

🌐 HS Code Reference & Customs Clearance Guide | 2026 Updated Tariff Analysis | Pro-Level Import Strategy
📌 One: Product Definition & Classification – What Exactly Is “Wool-Blended Combed Woven Fabric”?

Wool-blended combed woven fabric is a high-quality textile designed for weaving into garments, outerwear, and premium apparel. It combines fine combed wool fibers with other fibers (e.g., polyester, cotton, or synthetic blends) to enhance durability, softness, and dimensional stability.

⚠️ Key Classification Criteria: - Must be combed wool (not carded) – ensures smooth, lint-free yarns. - Must be woven fabric – not knitted or non-woven. - Must meet wool content requirements as defined by HS subheadings. - Must be intended for use in textile manufacturing (e.g., suits, coats, blankets).

🔍 Critical Distinction: - If pure wool, combed, woven → use 5106.10.00.90 / 5106.10.00.10 / 5107.10.30.00 / 5107.10.60.00 - If fine animal hair (e.g., cashmere, alpaca), combed, woven → use 5108.20.80.00 - Blended fabrics are still eligible if the wool component is primary and meets combed yarn criteria.

📦 Two: HS Code Classification Breakdown (2026 Official Tariff Table)

📌 Important Note:
- All wool-blended fabrics must be combed (not carded) and woven, not knitted. - Blending with synthetic fibers is allowed, but the wool must be the primary or defining component. - If wool content < 50%, it may not qualify under these codes.

💰 Three: 2026 Updated Tariff Breakdown (Including附加 Taxes & Legal Basis)

✅ Applicable Country: United States (US)
✅ Origin: China (CN)
✅ Effective Date: November 10, 2025 (and ongoing)

🎯 1. 5106.10.00.90 – Combed Wool for Weaving (Wool Material + Yarn Form)

📌 Explanation:
- 25% Section 301: Imposed under U.S. Trade Act of 1974 for unfair trade practices by China. - 10% IEEPA: Emergency powers law targeting Chinese goods post-2025. - Total 41% — one of the highest tariff rates for textile imports.

🎯 2. 5106.10.00.10 – Combed Wool for Weaving (Processed Wool, Yarn Form)

📌 Note:
- Same tariff treatment as 5106.10.00.90 — no difference in rate. - Only difference is description, not legal or duty impact.

🎯 3. 5107.10.30.00 – Combed Wool for Weaving (Wool Material + Yarn Purpose)

📌 Use Case:
- Ideal for industrial-grade woven fabrics where wool is used as a functional material.

🎯 4. 5107.10.60.00 – Combed Wool for Weaving (Fine Combed Wool Yarn, Yarn Form)

📌 Best For:
- High-end fashion fabrics, designer suiting, luxury garments.

🎯 5. 5108.20.80.00 – Combed Fine Animal Hair (Cashmere, Alpaca), Woven, Post-Combing Features

📌 Why Lower?
- Base duty is 4.0%, not 6.0% — due to different material classification (fine animal hair vs. wool). - Still subject to 25% + 10%附加 taxes → 39% total.

✅ Applies To:
- Cashmere blends, alpaca wool, llama fiber, or other fine animal hair yarns used in weaving.

🛠️ Four: Customs Clearance Best Practices (Real-World Pro Tips)

✅ 1. Required Documentation (Must-Have Checklist)

✅ 2.申报技巧（Pro Tips）

🔥 "Combed > Carded, Weave > Knit, Wool > Blend, Label > Guess!"

✅ 3. Special Cases & Solutions

🌍 Five: Global Customs Comparison (2026)

📌 Insight:
- Only the U.S. imposes 41% tariff on Chinese-origin combed wool fabric. - China, EU, Japan, Australia have much lower or zero tariffs.

📌 Six: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them (Avoid Costly Penalties!)

❌ Mistake 1: Classifying knitted wool fabric as 5106.10.00.90
👉 Result: Rejection, delay, or penalty — must be woven.

❌ Mistake 2: Using carded wool yarn instead of combed
👉 Result: Wrong HS Code → higher risk of audit and duty adjustment.

❌ Mistake 3: Failing to prove wool content >50%
👉 Result: Re-classified to lower-duty category → underpaid duties → penalties.

❌ Mistake 4: Not providing material test report
👉 Result: Customs may refuse clearance or impose additional inspections.

✅ Best Practice:

Use a clear, precise product description in the invoice:

"Combed Wool Blended Woven Fabric, 60% Wool, 40% Polyester, 220 GSM, 150cm Width, Combed Yarn, Intended for Suiting – HS Code: 5106.10.00.90"

🎯 Seven: Final Verdict – Master Your Tariff Strategy!

🎯 Remember the Golden Rule:

🔹 "Combed, Woven, Wool > Blend, Knit, Cotton"
🔹 "41% in the U.S., 5% in China, 0% in EU — Know Your Origin!"

🚨 Warning:
- 41% tariff is not negotiable — it’s legally mandated under Section 301 + IEEPA. - No de minimis — even $100 value triggers full duty.

📣 Take Action Now!

📞 Contact a U.S.-licensed customs broker + request HS Code pre-ruling
🚀 Shift sourcing to Vietnam/Mexico/Turkey to avoid 41% duty
💼 Use a detailed product spec sheet + test report to avoid audits

✨ Pro Tip:
If your fabric is not pure wool, but contains fine animal hair (cashmere, alpaca), use 5108.20.80.00 — 39% duty, slightly lower than wool.

📣 Your Success Starts with Accurate Classification!
💼 One wrong code = $10,000+ in unexpected duties.
✅ Get it right the first time — every time.

🌟 Precision in HS Code = Profit in Your P&L!
📦 Export with confidence. Import with control.