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Dyed Cotton Twill Shirt Fabric from Germany

This is a dyed woven cotton fabric with 100% cotton content, featuring a classic twill weave pattern and weighing 180 g/m². It falls under HTS 5208.39.20 as it contains over 85% cotton, is dyed, weighs under 200 g/m², and uses twill weave. Commonly used for shirts and light apparel.

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 fabric weight via lab testing post-sizing removal to confirm under 200 g/m²

Provide dyeing process documentation and fiber content certificate for CBP review

Avoid misclassification as denim by ensuring no 3/4-thread twill with specific yarn colors