No. 315 Printcloth for T-Shirt Printing from Germany

A specialized unbleached printcloth (315) made of 90% cotton, plain weave over 100 g/m² with yarn number 50-60, classified under HTS 5208.12.60.60 for its exact thread density and unprocessed state. Commonly used as base fabric for screen printing apparel like t-shirts. Meets Chapter 52 U.S. note definitions for yarn count measurement post-sizing removal.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

19%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Label bolts with exact width, weight per m², and yarn number calculations to facilitate CBP verification against HTS specs

Avoid common pitfall of misstating weight; measure after boiling to remove sizing as per U.S. note (b)

For high-volume imports, apply for binding ruling on yarn number to preempt disputes