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Cotton Multi-Color Poplin Dress Fabric from Germany

Woven plain weave fabric of 87% cotton, 110 g/m², yarns of different colors, yarn number 38, used for dresses. HTS 5208.42.30.00 applies as it meets criteria for coarse yarns (≤42), weight >100 g/m², and colored yarn mixes per woven fabric definitions.

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

• Label fiber content accurately; test for cotton percentage via AATCC methods

• Pitfall: incorrect yarn number from not boiling off sizing

• Separate from twill or satin weaves