Mixed Fiber Cross Twill Luggage Shell Fabric from Germany
Durable 215 g/m² cross twill fabric of 82% cotton and 18% nylon, with variegated yarn colors for style. Used for luggage exteriors, it falls under HTS 5211.43.00 as <85% cotton mainly MMF-mixed, 4-thread twill over 200 g/m², distinct from denim definition. Enhances scuff resistance for travel goods.
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
• Provide construction specs (threads/cm, weave diagram) to affirm twill vs plain or satin misreads
• Monitor quota applicability if cotton staple notes indirectly affect sourcing regions
• Avoid consumer-ready cuts; greige or semi-processed state keeps classification as fabric