Unbleached Cotton-Spandex Twill for Heavy Bags from Germany
This 80% cotton / 20% spandex 3-thread twill weighs 240 g/m² and is unbleached, ideal for duffel bags and backpacks. It falls under HTS 5211.12.00 because of its cotton <85% mixed with man-made spandex, weight >200 g/m², and twill construction.
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
• Certify no power-loom if claiming hand-loomed, but note certified hand-loomed goes to 5209
• Provide g/m² weight certificates; over/under 200 g/m² changes heading
• Label origin accurately; quota notes apply to certain cotton imports