Egyptian Cotton Percale Sheeting Fabric 68 Thread Count from Germany
This lightweight dyed percale sheeting fabric, made from 100% Egyptian cotton with an average yarn number between 43 and 68, weighs under 100 g/m² and is plain woven. It meets HTS 5208.31.60.40 criteria as 'Sheeting (313)' due to its specific construction for bed linens, with 85%+ cotton content. Primarily used for high-end pillowcases and flat sheets in retail bedding.
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
• Verify average yarn number using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) after removing sizing; must fall between 43-68 for this subheading
• Obtain lab tests confirming ≥85% cotton content and weight ≤100 g/m²; declare as 'Sheeting (313)' to avoid reclassification