Jacquard Poly-Cotton Blouse Fabric from Germany

This lightweight jacquard woven fabric contains 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester, weighs 170 g/m², and features intricate multicolored patterns created by yarns of different colors with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.20 due to its cotton content under 85%, man-made fiber mix, weight limit, and jacquard weave structure as specified for subheading 220.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

25.5%

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 testing to confirm <85% cotton and MMF dominance, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

Provide weave analysis documentation proving jacquard construction and yarn number ≥69 using HTS formulas for average yarn count

Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration; measure g/m² after removing sizing per Chapter 52 notes