Poly-Cotton Printed Sateen Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric blends 70% cotton with 30% polyester, featuring a smooth sateen weave and vibrant printed patterns ideal for shirts. It weighs 180 g/m² and falls under HTS 5210.59.20.20 due to its printed sateen structure, mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton, and weight not exceeding 200 g/m². The sateen weave provides a silky sheen, distinguishing it from twills.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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 tests to confirm less than 85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave certification and weight documentation (g/m²) to customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling prints as dyes, which affects Chapter 52 subheading