Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Broadcloth Sheeting from Germany
Broadcloth sheeting fabric of 80% cotton and 20% spandex (man-made), unbleached, 155 g/m², plain weave, yarn number 41, classified under HTS 5210.11.40.20 as poplin/broadcloth. Provides stretch for fitted garments.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to prove man-made mix exceeds 15% for Chapter 52 mixed fabrics heading
• Watch for reclassification if spandex content alters weave perception; document as plain weave
• Ensure compliance with country-specific cotton import quotas listed in US notes