Fashion Dyed Poly-Cotton Gabardine Fabric

Gabardine (fine twill) fabric dyed with polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton (<85%), >170 g/m². Fits HTS 5514.23.00 as other dyed woven fabric in this series. Common for trousers and uniforms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14.9%+35.0%49.9%
🇲🇽Mexico14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇨🇦Canada14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇩🇪Germany14.9%+10.0%24.9%
🇯🇵Japan14.9%+10.0%24.9%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5211.42.00Lower: 43.1% vs 49.9%

If filament synthetic content

Chapter 52 for cotton with filament, vs 55 for staple.

5516.41.00Same rate: 49.9%

If unbleached yarn-dyed

Processing stage (yarn-dye) directs to 5516.

6203.42Lower: 26.6% vs 49.9%

If made into men's trousers

Garments classify by Chapter 62, not as fabric.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide diagonal twill angle measurements for gabardine verification

Retail fashion imports need hangtags with fiber content per FTC rules

Monitor MOQ declarations to avoid bulk fabric penalties

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