Unbleached Broadcloth Dress Fabric 50x52 from Germany
Unbleached broadcloth of 100% cotton with yarn number 50x52, weighing 88 g/m², in a tight plain weave suitable for formal shirts. Falls under HTS 5208.11.20.20 for its poplin/broadcloth structure (314), unbleached condition, low weight, and coarse yarn count (≤42 average). Popular for men's dress shirts and women's blouses.
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
• Measure fabric breadth and weight per linear meter post-sizing removal to calculate exact yarn number per Chapter 52 US note (b)
• Label clearly as unbleached to prevent customs upgrading to dyed or printed categories
• Monitor for quantitative restrictions on cotton fabrics; include mill test certificates