Cotton-Backed PVC Tablecloth from Germany
A heavy-duty tablecloth featuring a PVC plastic top layer combined with a cotton-predominant textile backing, weighing over 1.492 kg/m². Cotton predominates by weight in the textile component over other fibers, classifying it under HTS 3921.90.21.00 as a plastic sheet combined with textile materials.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify cotton content exceeds other fibers by weight in textile layer via lab testing for accurate classification
• Provide weight certificates confirming total product >1.492 kg/m² to avoid reclassification to lighter subheadings
• Label fiber content per FTC rules; mislabeling leads to CBP holds and penalties