Bleached Mixed Fiber Sateen Fabric from Germany
A lustrous bleached sateen weave fabric with 80% cotton and 20% viscose, weighing 240 g/m², for suiting. HTS 5211.20.29 applies as it's other bleached fabric under 85% cotton mainly mixed with man-made (viscose), over 200 g/m², not plain/twill/denim. Sateen provides smooth finish for apparel.
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
• Document weave type (e.g
• sateen) explicitly as 'other' to fit 5211.20.29 exclusion
• Ensure bleaching is uniform; patchy processing risks downgrade to unbleached
• Bundle with commercial invoice showing m² weight for quick CBP review