Soft Napped Cotton-Acrylic Blend Sheeting from Germany
Bleached napped sheeting fabric weighing 210 g/m², composed of 70% cotton and 30% acrylic man-made fibers in plain weave, used for casual blankets. HTS 5211.20.21.50 covers this due to its sheeting structure, napped finish, mixed composition <85% cotton, and weight threshold. Acrylic enhances bulk and warmth in the napped pile.
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
• Acrylic blends require precise burn test or lab analysis for Customs approval
• Document plain weave exclusivity per US note (b), excluding selvage
• Watch for quantitative restrictions if cotton staple misdeclared, per US notes