Unbleached Heavy Cotton Drill Cloth from Germany
Heavy unbleached cotton drill cloth, 85%+ cotton, 195 g/m², yarn number 28, is classified under HTS 5208.19.40 as other unbleached fabrics of low yarn number. Used in military uniforms and sails.
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
• Test for excessive sizing and remove before weight/yarn calculations to prevent overclassification
• Ensure documentation shows no chemical treatments qualifying as bleaching
• Monitor WTO status of origin country to avoid quantitative limits on raw cotton derivatives