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Cotton Yarn-Dyed Plaid Shirt Fabric from Germany

A lightweight plain weave fabric with 88% cotton, 95 g/m², featuring yarn-dyed plaid of different colored yarns (average number 38). Meets HTS 5208.41.40.00 due to color mix, low weight, and coarse yarn specs per US notes. Commonly used for men's button-down shirts.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Calculate yarn number precisely per US note (a), disregarding fractions, to confirm ≤42 and prevent duty upgrades

• Ensure commercial invoice specifies weave as 'plain' (excluding selvage) and provides g/m² certification