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Certified Hand-Loomed Cotton Checkered Tablecloth Fabric from Germany

This lightweight certified hand-loomed fabric, weighing 85 g/m², is made from 100% cotton yarns of different colors in a plain weave checkered pattern on a nonpower-driven loom by cottage industry artisans. Certified by government officials prior to export, it meets HTS 5208.41.20.00 criteria for hand-loomed fabrics under 100 g/m² with 85%+ cotton content. Ideal for sewing tablecloths or lightweight home textiles.

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

Obtain and present the official government certification from the exporting country proving hand-loom production by cottage industry to avoid reclassification

Provide lab test reports confirming >=85% cotton content, yarn color differences, plain weave, and weight <=100 g/m² to meet exact subheading requirements

Beware of power-loom imitations; lack of certification leads to higher duties under 5208.41.40.00 or denial of quota benefits