Dobby Border Unbleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric (Number 48) from Germany
Unbleached sheeting fabric with dobby borders, 80% cotton/20% polyester blend, average yarn number 48, weighing 180 g/m² for upholstery and bedding. Classified in HTS 5210.11.60.40 as plain weave dominant sheeting (313), <85% cotton with MMF, numbers 43-68.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document dobby as minor variation; pure plain weave required excluding selvage per note (b)
• Conduct independent lab tests for MMF content to support <85% cotton declaration
• For institutional use, note end-use but classify by fabric properties, not application