Bleached Nainsook Undergarment Fabric from Germany
Soft bleached nainsook cotton fabric (120 g/m², 90% cotton, yarn #35) is covered by HTS 5208.29.40.90 for fine bleached cotton weaves of number 42 or lower. Perfect for lingerie, babies' clothing bases, and blouses.
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
• Maintain chain-of-custody docs from mill bleaching to prevent origin laundering claims
• Test for shrinkage post-bleach; excessive may indicate poor processing affecting value
• Declare as 'other fabrics' explicitly to avoid auto-assignment to gauze subheadings