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Dyed Cotton Voile Sheer Fabric from Germany

A semi-transparent, dyed voile made from 100% fine cotton yarns (number 72), weighing 110 g/m², fits HTS 5208.39.80 for high-count dyed cotton fabrics. Commonly used for curtains, scarves, and summer apparel.

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

• Measure fabric weight per square meter accurately; importers often overlook post-dyeing weight changes

• Declare as 'dyed plain' only—no patterns or prints, or it shifts to 5208.5x

• Retain mill certificates showing yarn number calculation per US note formulas