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Heavyweight Bleached Cotton Sateen Fabric for Curtains from Germany

This heavyweight bleached cotton sateen fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² with at least 85% cotton content, features a lustrous satin weave classified as sateen under HTS 5209.29.00.20. It is ideal for custom curtains and draperies due to its smooth finish and durability. The bleaching process ensures a clean white base for further dyeing or printing.

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 to confirm classification

• Provide mill test certificates documenting weave type (sateen) and bleaching process to avoid reclassification

• Watch for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports; ensure origin complies with U.S. notes