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Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Uniform Material from Germany

A broadcloth fabric of 65% cotton and 35% polyester, over 200 g/m², bleached and plain woven to meet HTS 5211.20.21.20 poplin/broadcloth specs (314 thread count profile). Used for institutional uniforms requiring durability and breathability. Bleaching ensures uniform whiteness without dyes.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Calculate average yarn number per US note using fabric width, weight, and yarn density to confirm '314' classification

• Label shipments clearly as 'bleached' and include grammage certificates to differentiate from unbleached subheadings