Geometric Printed Cotton Sheeting from Germany
Printed cotton sheeting fabric with geometric patterns, 95 g/m², 90% cotton, plain weave, average yarn number 40 per HTS formula, classified in 5208.51.40 for its specs matching printed plain weave, low weight, coarse yarns.
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 plain weave exclusivity (no combinations per US note b) via weave analysis reports
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger end-use reclassification
• Comply with USTR cotton quota notes if raw cotton content raises staple length issues upstream