Cotton-Spandex Blend Check Fabric from Germany
Durable plain weave fabric with 82% cotton, 18% spandex man-made fibers, checkered pattern from different colored yarns, yarn number 46, 180 g/m². Suited for casual blouses, it fits HTS 5210.41.60.00 criteria perfectly.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12.2%
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
• Test for stretch factor; high spandex may require Chapter 60 classification if deemed knit-like
• Include mmf percentage breakdown; >15% elastane often scrutinized for accuracy
• Prepare for possible quota checks on cotton staple length per US notes