Variegated Yarn Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric from Germany
Woven cotton sheeting fabric using yarns of different colors for a subtle variegated effect, 90% cotton, 170 g/m², yarn number 41. Classified in HTS 5208.49.40 for 'other' fabrics (non-plain weave) of coarse different-color yarns under 200 g/m². Used for percale bed linens.
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 weave as 'other' (e.g
• basketweave); plain weave would go to 5208.42/32
• Retain fiber content certificates; blends near 85% often audited
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration—retail-ready may affect value but not HTS