Cotton-Spandex Heavy Denim-Style Blend Fabric from Germany
A robust 240 g/m² fabric blending 75% cotton with 25% spandex, using yarns of different colors in a twill weave that's not true denim. Classified under HTS 5211.49.00.90 for heavy mixed cotton fabrics with varied yarn colors, excluding certified hand-loomed or specific subheadings. Ideal for stretch jeans or 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
• Document spandex as man-made fiber and confirm cotton <85%; elastane content requires stretch testing for compliance
• Avoid denim misclassification by proving weft yarns don't match subheading note criteria for 5211.42
• Include commercial invoices specifying average yarn number per US note (a) for accurate tariff computation