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Heavyweight Unbleached Cotton Sheeting Fabric 313 Thread Count from Germany

This unbleached woven cotton sheeting fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight and weighs more than 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5209.11.00.35 due to its plain weave, 313 thread count designation, and lack of napping. It is ideal for manufacturing durable bed linens, upholstery, or heavy-duty apparel. The unbleached state preserves natural cotton fibers for further processing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² with lab testing and ensure cotton content ≥85% via certified analysis to avoid reclassification

• Provide mill test certificates confirming plain weave, unbleached status, and 313 sheeting specs; note any quantitative limits on cotton imports

• Declare exact thread count and construction to prevent customs disputes; common pitfall is mislabeling bleached vs unbleached