Printed Cotton Drill Fabric for Work Aprons from Germany
A 140 g/m² plain weave cotton drill fabric, printed with safety stripes and yarn number 40, meets HTS 5208.52.30 criteria for 85%+ cotton printed plain weaves over 100 g/m² of coarser yarns (42 or lower).
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
• Confirm plain weave via microscopy if challenged; drill can resemble twill
• Label rolls with exact weight, yarn number, and cotton percentage for CBP review
• Monitor aggregate cotton quotas if from restricted origins like certain Asian countries