Cotton-Polyester Dyed Gabardine from Japan
Gabardine weave 76% cotton 24% polyester, dyed charcoal, 185 g/m², average yarn #37. Classed HTS 5210.39.40 as MMF-mixed cotton <85%, dyed other fabric, light, low number. For trousers and jackets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Gabardine (steep twill) is 'other'; not denim per color/weft note
• Compute yarn # ignoring selvage, post-boiling per US Note (a)
• End-use statements for apparel vs industrial avoid Chapter 59