HS 511130 Other, mixed mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres

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What products does HS 511130 cover?

This subheading covers woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair, specifically those where the warp and weft are composed predominantly of man-made staple fibres, and the fabric itself is classified under Heading 5111. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Nomenclature, this category encompasses materials where the wool or fine animal hair component is present but not the principal fibre by weight. For example, a blend where man-made staple fibres constitute more than 50% of the total fibre content, and the remaining fibres are wool or fine animal hair, would fall here, provided it meets the weaving criteria of Heading 5111.

What falls outside HS 511130?

The following products are excluded from HS 511130: fabrics where wool or fine animal hair is the predominant fibre by weight, or where the warp and weft are not predominantly man-made staple fibres. Also excluded are fabrics composed solely of man-made staple fibres (which would fall under Chapter 55) or fabrics composed solely of wool or fine animal hair (which would fall under HS 511111 or 511119). For instance, a fabric woven with a wool warp and a wool weft, even if it contains a small percentage of man-made fibres, would not be classified here. Similarly, fabrics where the man-made staple fibres are not the predominant component in both warp and weft are excluded.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 511130?

A common error is misinterpreting the "mainly or solely with man-made staple fibres" criterion. Importers may incorrectly classify fabrics where wool or fine animal hair is the predominant fibre by weight, or where the man-made fibres are not present in both the warp and weft predominantly. This often arises from not performing a detailed fibre analysis of both warp and weft yarns separately, as required by General Interpretative Rule 1 and Section XI Note 2(A) of the Harmonized System. For example, a fabric with a wool weft and a man-made staple fibre warp, where wool constitutes over 50% of the total weight, would be misclassified if placed under this subheading.

How should importers classify products under HS 511130?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 511130 involves a multi-step analysis. First, determine if the fabric is woven and falls under Heading 5111, which covers woven fabrics of wool or fine animal hair. Second, examine the fibre composition of both the warp and weft yarns. The fabric is classified under this subheading if both the warp and weft are composed mainly or solely of man-made staple fibres. A detailed fibre content declaration from the manufacturer, specifying the percentage of each fibre type in both warp and weft, is crucial. This ensures compliance with the specific requirements of the subheading.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 511130?

A bolt of worsted fabric, weighing 100 kilograms and declared at a customs value of $5,000 USD, intended for import into the United States, would attract a US duty of $1,500. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) duty rate of 30% ad valorem, applied to the declared customs value ($5,000 USD × 0.30 = $1,500 USD). This calculation is based on the specific rate published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) for HS code 511130, assuming no preferential trade agreements apply.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 511130?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 511130, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Under USMCA, originating goods from Canada or Mexico may enter the United States duty-free. To claim this preference, a self-certified origin statement on the commercial invoice or a separate certificate of origin is typically required, depending on the value and specific circumstances. The United Kingdom also has various trade agreements, such as with the EU, which could offer preferential rates or duty-free access for originating goods, requiring an EUR.1 movement certificate or a supplier's declaration.

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