Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric

A tightly woven fabric made from 100% combed wool, weighing 420 g/m², used for high-end suiting and overcoating. It falls under HTS 5112.19.95.60 due to its combed wool composition exceeding 85% wool content and weight over 340 g/m². The combing process ensures smooth, high-quality fibers as defined in Chapter 51 notes.

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%

Alternative Classifications

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

5111.19.60Same rate: 60%

If made from carded wool

Carded wool fabrics, even heavyweight, classify under heading 5111 rather than combed wool in 5112.

5112.11.60Same rate: 60%

If containing <85% wool with man-made fibers

Blends under 85% wool content shift to 5112.11, changing material composition heading.

6217.10Lower: 24.6% vs 60%

If cut and sewn into made-up garment pieces

Made-up articles like garment panels move from Chapter 51 fabrics to Chapter 62 apparel pieces.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify clean yield certification per US notes to confirm wool content meets 85% threshold and avoid reclassification

Provide lab test reports for weight per m² and fiber analysis to prevent disputes at customs

Ensure documentation specifies 'combed' wool to distinguish from carded under 5111

Related Products under HTS 5112.19.95.60

100% Combed Merino Wool Coating

Heavy melton-style fabric from combed Merino fine animal hair (wool), 100% composition at 450 g/m² for overcoats. Classified in HTS 5112.19.95.60 for >85% combed wool/fine hair and exceeding 340 g/m² weight limit. Meets Chapter 51 definitions for clean, combed fine wool.

Combed Wool Flannel for Suiting

Brushed twill weave combed wool fabric, 95% wool at 380 g/m², ideal for tailored suits. HTS 5112.19.95.60 applies to its high wool content and heavy weight from combed fibers. Excludes coarse hair per Chapter 51 definitions.

Heavyweight Combed Cashmere Blend Fabric

Woven from 90% combed cashmere (fine goat hair) and 10% wool, 410 g/m² for luxury scarves/overcoats. Fits HTS 5112.19.95.60 as >85% combed fine animal hair/wool, over 340 g/m². Cashmere qualifies as fine animal hair per Chapter 51 note (b).

Combed Alpaca Wool Serge Fabric

Diagonal twill fabric of 87% combed alpaca fine hair and wool, 390 g/m² for military-style uniforms. Under HTS 5112.19.95.60 for combed fine animal hair >85%, heavyweight spec. Alpaca defined as fine hair in Chapter notes.

Luxury Combed Vicuna Wool Fabric

Ultra-premium plain weave from 100% combed vicuna fine hair, 360 g/m² for bespoke tailoring. HTS 5112.19.95.60 due to >85% fine animal hair, combed, over 340 g/m² weight. Vicuna explicitly listed in Chapter 51 fine hair note.

Heavy Combed Wool Twill for Overcoats

Durable 2/2 twill weave 92% combed wool fabric at 440 g/m² for outerwear. Classifies HTS 5112.19.95.60: combed wool >85%, exceeds 340 g/m². Combed processing per Chapter 51.