Unbleached Wool-Cotton Gabardine Fabric from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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