Cotton Sergeant Stripe Fabric from Germany
Heavy cotton serge fabric >85% cotton, >200 g/m², with alternating different colored yarns creating military-style stripes for uniforms. Other fabrics as non-denim twill.
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
• Detail stripe construction (warp/weft color differences) on invoices
• Certify no government contract specifications affecting classification
• Monitor for shrinkage testing requirements in heavy fabrics