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Unbleached Cotton Twill Fabric for Workwear from Germany

This unbleached twill weave cotton fabric, containing over 85% cotton and weighing 180 g/m², is used for manufacturing durable work pants and jackets. It falls under HTS 5208.19.20 as an unbleached woven fabric of predominantly cotton with twill weave and under 200 g/m² weight. The minimal processing preserves its natural state without bleaching.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing for accurate classification

• Provide mill certificates confirming unbleached status and weave type to avoid reclassification as bleached

• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with US note limitations