Unbleached Poly-Cotton Twill Work Pants Fabric from Germany
This heavy unbleached woven fabric, weighing over 200 g/m², consists of 70% cotton mixed with 30% polyester in a 3-thread twill weave, not napped. It is designed for durable work pants and uniforms, falling under HTS 5211.12.0020 due to its unbleached state, twill construction, and cotton-manmade fiber blend under 85% cotton.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton and man-made mix, as required for Chapter 52 classification
• Provide weave certification proving 3- or 4-thread twill (not denim per subheading note) and weight >200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure no napping or finishing; common pitfall is misdeclaring bleached fabric, leading to audits