Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Blend Shirting from Germany
Plain weave fabric of 80% cotton and 20% spandex/polyester, 170 g/m², yarn number 42, unbleached, fitting HTS 5210.11.40 for low-number yarns and MMF mix <85% cotton. Used for stretchy dress shirts and uniforms. Coarser yarns provide durability for repeated washing.
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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber for blend classification; use boiling to remove sizing for accurate yarn number
• Pitfall: classifying as elastic if spandex >10% without weave proof
• Ensure <200 g/m² declaration with lab reports