Heavyweight Unbleached Napped Cotton Twill Fabric from Germany
This woven cotton fabric contains over 85% cotton by weight, exceeds 200 g/m², and features a 3-thread twill weave with a napped surface for added texture and warmth. It is unbleached, retaining its natural cotton color, and meets the specific criteria for HTS 5209.12.00.40 due to its twill construction and napping process. Commonly used in upholstery and heavy apparel.
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 and cotton content ≥85% via lab testing; retain certificates for CBP review
• Provide mill test reports confirming unbleached state, twill weave (3/4-thread), and napping to avoid reclassification
• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; declare country of origin accurately to comply with U.S. notes