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
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
• 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