Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric from China
This lightweight woven fabric is made from 100% combed wool yarns with an average fiber diameter of 18.5 microns or less, weighing 240 g/m². It meets HTS 5112.19.60.40 due to its high wool content (over 85%), fine combed wool, and weight under 270 g/m², suitable for tailored suiting. The tight weave provides durability and a smooth finish ideal for high-end garments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
62.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify clean yield certification per US notes to confirm wool content meets 85% threshold and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill test reports for fiber diameter (≤18.5 microns) and exact weight per m² to prevent duty disputes
• Label origin and ensure no blends exceed wool percentage, as common pitfalls lead to audits under Chapter 51 rules