Unbleached Wool-Cotton Gabardine Fabric from China
This heavy unbleached woven fabric blends 40% wool with 60% combed cotton, weighing 250 g/m², used for durable outerwear. It falls under HTS 5212.21.10.20 as an unbleached cotton fabric exceeding 200 g/m² with over 36% wool content, combed for smoothness. The twill weave and weight make it ideal for suiting and coats.
Duty Rate — China → United States
51.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify exact wool content via lab testing as it must exceed 36% by weight for this classification; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Provide mill certificates confirming combed cotton processing and unbleached state to avoid disputes over finishing
• Note quantitative restrictions on certain cotton inputs; ensure origin documentation complies with U.S. notes for Chapter 52