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Brushed Twill-Like Cotton Workwear Fabric from Germany

Although plain weave, this >85% cotton fabric >200 g/m² mimics twill appearance via color yarns, with napping for rugged workwear pants. Classified under HTS 5209.41.60.40 for plain weave napped heavy cotton with different colors.

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

• Confirm plain weave via microscope if texture resembles twill to prevent misclassification

• Invoice must detail g/m² post-processing and cotton assay results