Napped Bleached Cotton-Spandex Sheeting for Apparel from Germany
A plain weave sheeting fabric with 80% cotton and 20% spandex man-made fibers, napped for softness, bleached, and weighing 250 g/m², ideal for jackets or pants. It fits HTS 5211.20.21.50 as a mixed cotton fabric under 85% cotton with man-made fibers, plain weave sheeting that is napped. The spandex adds stretch while maintaining the heavy weight and napped texture defined in the tariff.
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
• Conduct fiber content analysis to confirm man-made fiber mix; spandex blends often scrutinized for exact percentages
• Submit samples for Customs verification of napping and plain weave to match statistical suffix (313)
• Avoid common error of importing without weight certification post-sizing removal, per US note formulas