Cotton-Polyester Broken Twill Duck Canvas from Germany
Unbleached duck fabric with 75% cotton and 25% polyester, 250 g/m² weight, in a broken twill weave structure qualifying as duck excluding plain weave. Classified under HTS 5211.19.00.60 for its mixed fiber composition under 85% cotton, heavy weight, and specific weave per statistical suffix (219). Ideal for sails and heavy-duty bags.
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
• Use the chapter note formulas to calculate average yarn number and confirm weight post-sizing removal for accurate >200 g/m² declaration
• Include mill certificates specifying unbleached state and fiber blend to prevent CBP challenges on man-made content
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weave; plain weave ducks go to other subheadings, altering duty rates