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Printed Twill Cotton Dress Lining from Germany

A printed twill weave cotton fabric over 85% cotton, under 200 g/m², used for dress linings and undergarments. Classified in HTS 5208.59.20 for its printed twill weave (excluding 3-/4-thread twill), high cotton content, and light weight. The twill provides durability while printing adds decorative patterns.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document twill weave type explicitly, confirming not 3-/4-thread to prevent shift to excluded denim categories

• Test fabric weight after removing sizing via boiling method per US note (b) to ensure <200 g/m² classification

• Label printing as piece-dyed/post-woven to differentiate from yarn-dyed alternatives in 5211 series