Discharge Printed Cotton Poplin Bed Sheet Fabric from Germany
This heavy-weight cotton poplin fabric, weighing over 200 g/m² and containing 85% or more cotton, features discharge printing where color is removed from dyed fabric to create intricate patterns. It is classified under HTS 5209.51.60.15 due to its plain weave structure, poplin/broadcloth type, and specific discharge printing technique (314). Commonly used for premium bed sheets and linens.
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 with lab testing to confirm classification in this heavy-weight subheading
• Provide dyeing and printing process documentation, specifying discharge method to avoid reclassification as standard printed
• Ensure fiber content labels show ≥85% cotton; blends may shift to 5210 or 5208