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Heavyweight Cotton Plaid Upholstery Fabric from Germany

A plain weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, 150 g/m², with yarns of different colors and average yarn number 40, ideal for upholstery. Classified in HTS 5208.42.30.00 for its coarse yarn count (42 or lower), weight over 100 g/m², and multi-color yarn construction per chapter notes.

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

• Verify fabric breadth and total single yarns per cm² using US note formulas for accurate number

• Watch for excessive sizing affecting weight measurement

• Document plain weave exclusivity excluding selvage