Bleached Broadcloth Dress Lining from Germany
Bleached 100% cotton broadcloth fabric weighing 130 g/m² with yarn count 38 falls under HTS 5208.29.40.90 as other low-number bleached cotton weave. Used primarily as garment linings and interfacings for its crisp structure.
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
• Document yarn count calculation per U.S. note formulas, counting all single yarns in folded constructions
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'for garment lining use' to support end-use claims if challenged
• Test for optical brighteners in bleaching; excessive treatments may trigger chemical additive scrutiny