Merino Wool Gabardine Fabric from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
25%
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
• 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