Unbleached Cotton Sateen Sheeting Fabric from Germany
This unbleached woven cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing under 200 g/m², features a sateen weave with a smooth, lustrous surface due to floating warp yarns. It is classified under HTS 5208.19.20.20 as an unbleached sateen fabric of cotton. Commonly used for bed linens and apparel linings before finishing processes.
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
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates showing unbleached state and weave type to avoid reclassification as bleached
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note limitations