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Unbleached Cotton Duck Fabric 12 oz from Germany

A durable 12 oz (about 410 g/m²) unbleached cotton duck fabric with plain weave, consisting of 100% cotton. Classified under HTS 5209.19.00 for other unbleached heavy cotton woven fabrics not meeting denim or special weave criteria. Ideal for tool pouches, tarps, and upholstery.

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

• Provide grammage certificates showing weight >200 g/m²; common pitfall is under-declaring weight leading to reclassification

• Label clearly as unbleached to avoid scrutiny; include yarn count details per US note formulas for verification

• Ensure no pre-bleaching treatments; request supplier affidavits confirming natural state from loom