Cotton Etamine Fabric 85s from Germany
Lightweight etamine cotton cloth in plain weave using 85s yarns of contrasting colors, over 85% cotton at 82 g/m². HTS 5208.41.80.00 classification based on fine yarn number (69+), low weight, plain weave, and different color yarns meeting weave exclusivity note (b). Applied in embroidery bases and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.7%
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
• Use ST/10 formula for square meter-based yarn number verification
• Confirm no hand-loom certification required (applies only to 5208/5209 headings)
• Check for prohibited non-WTO origins per quantitative notes if applicable upstream