Poly-Cotton Sateen Dress Fabric from Germany
A lightweight woven sateen fabric with 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², dyed in solid colors for dressmaking. It falls under HTS 5210.39.20.20 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton with man-made fibers, featuring a sateen weave and under 200 g/m² weight. The smooth, lustrous surface makes it ideal for apparel like dresses and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; misdeclaration risks penalties under Chapter 52 rules
• Include commercial invoice detailing weave (sateen), weight (<200 g/m²), and dye process for CBP review
• Check for quantitative restrictions on cotton blends; ensure origin certificate if from quota-limited countries