Napped Percale Cotton Sheeting from Germany
Bleached plain weave cotton sheeting >85% cotton, >200 g/m², lightly napped for a peached finish while retaining percale crispness. Fits HTS 5209.21.00.50 as napped sheeting, distinct from smooth percale under lighter weights or non-napped. Ideal for upscale mattress protectors.
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
• Document percale thread count alongside napping to prove plain weave per U.S. weave note
• Avoid pitfalls of over-declaring weight—precise g/m² measurement prevents duty underpayment claims
• For sets with trims, classify components separately unless retail-packed