Cotton-Polyester Dyed Gabardine from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
18.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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