Unbleached Poplin Pocketting Fabric from Germany
100% cotton unbleached poplin (yarn #78, 140 g/m²) designed for trouser and shirt pocket linings. Features durable plain weave with cross-rib texture. HTS 5208.12.80.20 due to unbleached state, cotton purity, weight, weave, and yarn fineness.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify end-use as 'pocketting' on entry but classify by fiber/weave specs, not application
• Use formula ST/10 for yarn number if square meters/kg data available; document methodology
• Monitor for misclassification as lighter fabric if humidity affects weight measurement