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Fine Weave Unbleached Cotton Broadcloth from Germany

Broadcloth made from unbleached high-count cotton yarns (number 78), 85%+ cotton, plain weave at 120 g/m², directly under HTS 5208.12.80. Popular for interfacings in formal apparel.

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

• Use ST/10 formula if square meters per kg known for quick yarn number verification

• Batch test for consistency; variations could push below #69 threshold

• Declare as 'unbleached' only if no chemical treatments applied post-weaving