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
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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