Discharge Printed Cotton Shirting Sheeting from Germany
Plain weave cotton sheeting fabric discharge printed with subtle geometric patterns for shirting, 85%+ cotton, 110 g/m², yarn number 36. Falls under HTS 5208.52.30.35 as discharge printed sheeting of number 42 or lower, per Chapter 52 yarn number calculation excluding selvage. Used in custom dress shirts and blouses.
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
• Calculate average yarn number per US note (e.g
• BT/Z formula) using post-boiling weight for accurate ≤42 declaration
• Label rolls with exact g/m², cotton %, and print type to prevent audits shifting to higher-duty codes
• Avoid common pitfall of misstating weave; confirm 100% plain weave excluding selvage