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Merino Wool Gabardine Fabric

Tightly woven gabardine from 100% carded Merino wool, over 85% wool, popular for trousers and uniforms. Falls under HTS 5111.19.60 as other woven carded wool fabrics. Gabardine weave distinguishes it but remains in this general category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+35.0%60%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%+10.0%35%
🇯🇵Japan25%+10.0%35%

More Specific Codes

This product may fall under a more specific subheading:

5111.19.60.20Weighing not more than 400 g/m2 (410)
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5111.19.60.40Weighing more than 400 g/m2 (410)
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5111.19.60.60Weighing not more than 400 g/m2 (410)
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5111.19.60.80Weighing more than 400 g/m2 (410)
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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6203.42Lower: 26.6% vs 60%

If cut and sewn into men's trousers

Garments from wool fabrics are classified by article type in Chapter 62.

5112.11.60Same rate: 60%

If combed wool gabardine

Combed processing moves it to 5112 for finer yarns.

5902.10.00.00Lower: 40.8% vs 60%

If treated with rubber for tire cord

Industrial tire cord fabrics go to Chapter 59.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify weave type and end-use in entry docs to prevent confusion with apparel in Chapter 62

• Test for vegetable matter content to support clean yield claims during audits

• Use HTSUS advisory rulings for custom weaves to confirm classification

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100% Merino Wool Carded Fabric

This woven fabric is made from 100% carded Merino wool, containing over 85% wool by weight, used primarily for high-end suiting and tailoring. It falls under HTS 5111.19.60 as a woven fabric of carded wool with high wool content, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. The carding process prepares the fibers for weaving into durable, soft textiles.

Carded Alpaca Wool Blend Fabric

A premium woven fabric from carded fine alpaca hair, exceeding 85% fine animal hair content, ideal for luxury coats and scarves. Classified under HTS 5111.19.60 for other woven fabrics of carded fine animal hair not elsewhere specified. Alpaca qualifies as fine animal hair per chapter note (b).

Woven Cashmere Carded Fabric

Luxurious woven fabric from 90% carded Kashmir goat cashmere (fine animal hair), used in designer shawls and throws. HTS 5111.19.60 applies to other high-content carded fine animal hair fabrics. Meets chapter note (b) for Kashmir goats.

Lambswool Carded Weave

Soft woven fabric from carded lambswool (from lambs), 87% wool content, for baby blankets and apparel linings. HTS 5111.19.60 covers such other high-wool carded fabrics per wool definition (a). Lambswool's fineness fits carded processing.

Vicuña Fine Hair Fabric

Exclusive woven fabric from carded vicuña hair (fine animal hair), 95% content, for ultra-luxury overcoats. Under HTS 5111.19.60 as other carded fine animal hair fabrics. Vicuña explicitly listed in chapter note (b).

Angora Rabbit Wool Weave

Woven fabric from carded Angora rabbit fine hair, 88% content, fluffy for sweaters and linings. HTS 5111.19.60 for other such fabrics. Angora rabbit qualifies per chapter note (b).