Fine Broadcloth Dress Lining Fabric from Germany
Unbleached broadcloth cotton fabric, number 72 yarns, 88 g/m², 87% cotton, used for shirt linings and blouses. Its tight plain weave with subtle rib qualifies as broadcloth per HTS poplin/broadcloth provision. HTS 5208.11.80.20 applies for unbleached, high-number plain weave ≤100 g/m², ≥85% cotton.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis; must certify ≥85% cotton or reclassifies to man-made blends in Chapter 54/55
• Document weave as plain (per US note b); twill elements shift to 5208.41+
• Beware quota risks if raw cotton content traces to restricted staples, though processed fabrics usually exempt