Bleached Poly-Cotton Denim Twill Fabric from Germany
This heavy-weight woven fabric contains 80% cotton mixed with 20% polyester man-made fibers, weighing 280 g/m², and is bleached for a light finish. It meets HTS 5211.20.29.90 as a bleached 'other' fabric with less than 85% cotton content, over 200 g/m², not specifically denim per subheading note. Commonly used for durable workwear and upholstery.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% cotton; provide mill test certificates for CBP review
• Ensure weight documentation shows >200 g/m² post-scouring; bleached finish must be uniform without dyeing