Dyed Merino-Cotton Gabardine from Japan
Tight-woven gabardine fabric >200 g/m², dyed olive, 39% merino wool and cotton for trousers or skirts. HTS 5212.23.10 covers this as other dyed heavy cotton weave with substantial wool. Provides weather resistance and smooth finish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document weave exclusivity (e.g
• wholly twill) per US note (b) to avoid mixed-weave disputes
• Pre-test for shrinkage post-sizing removal to validate tariff number calculations