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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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