Cotton Yarn-Dyed Gingham Tablecloth Fabric from Germany
Gingham-patterned plain weave fabric of 85%+ cotton, 120 g/m², different colored yarns, yarn number 42. HTS 5208.42.30.00 covers this due to coarse yarn spec (218 decitex equivalent), weight threshold, and color yarn provision in chapter notes.
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
• Document yarn dyeing process to prove 'different colors'; test grammage post-sizing removal
• Pitfall: over 200 g/m² shifts chapters
• Use certified labs for disputes