Fine Wool-Silk Gabardine Fabric from China
Gabardine weave from carded wool with 34% silk waste, for trousers and skirts, over $40/kg value. Classified HTS 5111.90.30.00 for woven carded wool or fine hair with substantial silk. Crisp texture suits structured clothing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Use third-party lab for silk percentage verification to prevent audits
• File bonds if any portion qualifies as 'wool for special uses' per US note
• Declare as fabric only; cut pieces risk apparel classification