Navy Blue Heavy Cotton Duck for Sailcloth from Germany
Heavy plain weave duck fabric dyed navy blue, over 85% cotton by weight and exceeding 200 g/m², precisely matching HTS 5209.31.60.90 for dyed plain weave duck (219). Used in marine sailcloth applications for its rot resistance and high tensile strength. Tariff notes confirm classification based on weave exclusivity and average yarn number calculations.
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
• Submit fabric samples if requested by CBP to verify plain weave (no combinations per US note (b))
• Document removal of sizing for accurate weight measurement as per US note formulas