Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirting Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, weighing 180 g/m² with an average yarn number above 69. It falls under HTS 5210.49.80.90 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton, multi-color yarns, not over 200 g/m², and finer yarn count. Commonly used for dress shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificates to avoid reclassification
• Declare average yarn number accurately using HTS formulas (e.g
• N = BYT/1,000) to qualify for number 69+ subheading
• Ensure documentation proves yarns are of different colors, not printed, to prevent shift to 5210.49.40