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Wool-Polyester Worsted Gabardine

Durable woven gabardine fabric from combed wool blended chiefly with polyester staple fibers, ideal for trousers and uniforms. Classified under HTS 5112.30.30.00 for other woven combed wool fabrics mixed mainly with man-made staples. Its tight weave and worsted finish provide wrinkle resistance.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China25%+37.5%62.5%
🇲🇽Mexico25%+10.0%35%
🇨🇦Canada25%+10.0%35%
🇩🇪Germany25%—25%
🇯🇵Japan25%—25%

Alternative Classifications

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

5112.30.20.00Lower: 44.5% vs 62.5%

If mixed with cotton or fine animal hair exceeding 10% but under man-made staple dominance

Specific mixes with cotton/hair have dedicated subheadings before 'other' in 5112.30.

5407.61Lower: 27.4% vs 62.5%

If man-made staple fibers predominate over wool

Chapter 54 covers man-made fiber textiles when they form the chief weight/value component.

5111.19.60Same rate: 62.5%

If carded wool rather than combed

Carded wool fabrics classify in 5111, differentiated by processing method in Chapter 51 headings.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Label rolls with exact fiber percentages and combed wool certification to comply with customs valuation

• Avoid bulk packaging without protective wrapping to prevent contamination affecting clean yield calculations