Plaid Cotton Flannel Sheet Fabric from Germany
Brushed flannel fabric with plaid pattern from differently colored cotton yarns (91% cotton), 185 g/m², yarn number 40. HTS 5208.49.40.90 covers this as other multi-color fabric ≤200 g/m². Used for bedding sheets and throws.
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
• Measure weight after brushing process standardization to ensure ≤200 g/m² compliance
• Include lab reports for cotton percentage; blends near 85% trigger scrutiny
• Watch for set classification if paired with trims, potentially shifting to Chapter 63