Cotton-Polyester Plaid Dress Lining from Germany
Lightweight 170 g/m² fabric blending 82% cotton with 18% polyester, using yarns of different colors in a plain weave plaid pattern with average yarn number 55. Classified under HTS 5210.49.60.90 for mixed fabrics not exceeding 200 g/m² with differing yarn colors. Ideal for dress linings and lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10.4%
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
• Label fiber percentages accurately; blends require invoices stating exact cotton content below 85%
• Calculate average yarn number post-sizing removal as per US note formulas to fit 43-68 range
• Avoid misdeclaring as 100% cotton; penalties apply for blends exceeding tolerance