Combed Wool Gabardine Suiting Fabric
This is a tightly woven fabric made from combed wool, featuring a distinctive diagonal rib pattern characteristic of gabardine. It is primarily used for high-end suiting and trousers due to its durability and smooth finish. Classified under HTS 5112.90.90 as a woven fabric of combed wool, other than specific weights or patterns listed elsewhere in the heading.
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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If weighing over 200 g/m² with 8-wale twill weave
Specific weight and weave parameters in 5112.11.60 take precedence over the residual 5112.90.90 category.
If coated or laminated with plastics for water resistance
Surface treatments like PU coating move classification to Chapter 59 textile coverings, not pure woven fabrics.
If specifically cut and hemmed as accessory components
Made-up articles like scarves or mufflers shift from fabric Chapter 51 to apparel accessories in Chapter 62.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify clean yield content via laboratory testing to confirm wool purity and avoid reclassification as lower-grade fibers
• Provide mill certificates documenting combing process and fiber origin to support Chapter 51 classification
• Bewatch for blending with synthetic fibers over 4%; exceeds de minimis and shifts to Chapter 59 man-made headings
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Combed Cashmere Flannel Fabric
A soft, brushed woven fabric produced from combed cashmere (fine hair from Kashmir goats), offering exceptional warmth and luxury. Commonly used for high-end coats, scarves, and throws. Falls under HTS 5112.90.90 as woven combed fine animal hair fabric not specified in other subheadings.
Combed Merino Wool Poplin Fabric
Fine, crisp woven fabric from combed Merino wool with a crosswise rib effect, ideal for dress shirts and blouses. The combing ensures smooth, lustrous surface typical of premium suiting shirtings. HTS 5112.90.90 covers this as other woven combed wool fabrics.
Combed Vicuna Wool Tropical Fabric
Ultra-lightweight, breathable woven fabric from rare combed vicuna hair, prized for bespoke suiting in warm climates. Its exceptional fineness (12-13 microns) provides unparalleled softness. Classified HTS 5112.90.90 as other combed fine animal hair fabrics.
Combed Wool Crepe de Chine Fabric
Lightweight woven wool fabric with a subtle pebbled texture from twisted yarns, used for evening wear and linings. Combed wool ensures refined drape and hand. HTS 5112.90.90 as other woven combed wool fabrics.
Combed Alpaca Serge Fabric
Durable twill weave fabric from combed alpaca hair, balancing warmth with lighter weight than wool. Used for coats and uniforms. HTS 5112.90.90 for other combed fine animal hair wovens.
Combed Wool Faille Fabric
Ribbed silk-like fabric woven from combed wool yarns, featuring pronounced crosswise ribs for evening gowns and vestings. Provides structure with wool's warmth. Other woven combed wool under 5112.90.90.