Cotton Mull Fabric for Bookbinding from Germany
Dyed, lightweight cotton mull (gauze-like) fabric at 85%+ cotton, 130 g/m², yarn #72, used in bookbinding. HTS 5208.39.80.90 applies to this plain weave, high-count, dyed cotton textile.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify end-use in entry docs if industrial to avoid retail garment scrutiny
• Test for exact cotton percentage; blends near 85% often audited