Alpaca Blend Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric from Japan
Gabardine-style woven fabric weighing 260 g/m², from combed fine wool yarns ≤18.5 microns with ≥85% alpaca fine animal hair. HTS 5112.19.60.10 applies due to its fine fiber diameter, high hair content, and light weight for trousers and jackets. Provides durability with luxurious softness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use third-party lab testing for micron count and hair percentage to comply with chapter definitions
• Declare as 'combed' only if process meets tariff specs; otherwise, falls to carded headings
• Watch for 'special uses' wool misclassification—requires bonding if for felt/boot production