Unbleached 3-Thread Twill Cotton Canvas from Germany
This heavy unbleached cotton fabric features a 3-thread twill weave, containing over 85% cotton by weight and weighing more than 200 g/m². It is not napped, classifying it under HTS 5209.12.00.20 as an unbleached twill fabric of Chapter 52. Commonly used for durable applications like tents and upholstery.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing to confirm classification
• Provide mill test certificates documenting unbleached state and twill weave structure
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as printed (5208) which shifts to different duties