Bleached Cotton-Viscose Shirting Fabric from Germany
Plain weave shirting fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose rayon, 190 g/m², yarn number 48, falling under 5210.21.60 due to mixed composition, bleaching, and yarn specs. Popular for formal shirts in apparel manufacturing. Adheres to chapter weave exclusivity notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct fiber content analysis via AATCC methods; viscose often misidentified as cotton
• Declare as 'of numbers 43 to 68' with supporting yarn metric calculations
• Watch for set sales with trims—may classify as 5210 set if not separable