Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Plain Weave Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 180 g/m², and uses yarns of different colors in a plain weave with an average yarn number of 40. It falls under HTS 5210.41.40.00 because it has less than 85% cotton, mixed mainly with man-made fibers, is under 200 g/m², plain weave, different color yarns, and number 42 or lower.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and exact MMF blend for accurate classification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn number calculation using HTS formulas to avoid misclassification as higher number fabrics
• Include commercial invoice detailing weight per m² and color yarn usage to prevent customs disputes