Certified Hand-Loomed Indigo Dyed Cotton Duck from Germany
Robust indigo-dyed cotton duck fabric weighing over 200 g/m², plain weave, produced on hand looms with government certification for cottage industry origin. Contains 85% or more cotton, used for sails, tents, or heavy apparel. Fits HTS 5209.31.30.00 as certified hand-loomed, dyed plain weave cotton fabric above 200 g/m².
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 dye process documentation to confirm uniform dyeing post-weaving, as uneven dyeing could trigger reclassification
• Include certification copy in entry docs; U.S
• Customs often audits hand-loomed claims for quantitative restrictions
• Measure fabric weight per US note formulas after desizing to avoid disputes over >200 g/m² threshold