Combed Wool Gabardine Fabric from Japan
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.
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
• 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