Printed Poly-Cotton Denim Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight printed fabric is made from 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 180 g/m², in a 3-thread twill weave with colored warp and lighter weft yarns. It falls under HTS 5210.59.10.00 as a printed woven cotton blend fabric under 85% cotton with man-made fibers, specifically 3-thread twill. Commonly used for casual shirts and blouses.
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 exact fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix; provide mill test certificate
• Ensure weave is certified as 3- or 4-thread twill per Chapter 52 notes; photos or swatches aid CBP review
• Avoid misclassification as denim (5209.42) by documenting weft not matching strict definition; watch weight under 200 g/m²