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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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