Plaid Yarn-Dyed Cotton Twill Substitute from Germany
Plain weave fabric with plaid effect from varied color yarns, 91% cotton, 118 g/m², yarn number 58. HTS 5208.42.40.00 due to plain weave confirmation, weight specs, and yarn range. Alternative to twills for vests.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.4%
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
• Photos/micrographs proving plain weave (no twill) essential for disputes
• Record grams per sq m (Z') for alternate N formulas
• Check non-WTO origin restrictions on cotton quotas