Industrial Napped Cotton Twill Sheeting from Germany
Unbleached heavy twill sheeting with napped finish, ≥85% cotton, >200 g/m², 4-thread cross twill. Directly under HTS 5209.12.00.40 for its unbleached napped properties. Used in machinery covers and tarps.
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
• Provide fabric breadth (B) and linear density data for accurate yarn number per U.S. formulas
• Ensure twill is warp-faced if claiming similarity to denim alternatives
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclaration—specify retail vs industrial end-use if applicable