Institutional Bleached Polycotton Sheeting Fabric 313 TC from Germany
Bleached polycotton sheeting (60% cotton/40% polyester) in plain weave, 190 g/m², average yarn number 55, precisely 313 threads per inch for hospitality use. Designed for durability in hotels and hospitals. HTS 5210.21.60.40 applies due to fiber mix <85% cotton, bleaching, and sheeting classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use boiled weight for yarn number calculation per US note (a) to ensure 43-68 classification
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'sheeting (313)' and bleached status for CBP review
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 100% cotton; require supplier fiber content affidavits