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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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