Napped Cotton Bed Sheet Fabric from Germany
Heavyweight printed cotton fabric with a napped surface, containing over 85% cotton and weighing more than 200 g/m², classified under HTS 5209.51.60.50 due to its plain weave sheeting structure and napping process. The napping creates a soft, fuzzy texture ideal for warm bedding. It meets the specific criteria for printed, napped sheeting in Chapter 52.
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
• Verify fabric weight exceeds 200 g/m² via lab testing and provide mill test certificates to confirm compliance
• Include certification of cotton content (>85%) and printing process documentation to avoid reclassification
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton imports and ensure proper marking of country of origin