Poly-Cotton Printed Sateen Bedspread Fabric from Germany
Heavyweight printed sateen weave fabric containing 70% cotton and 30% polyester, weighing 250 g/m², used for bedspreads and quilts. It falls under HTS 5211.59.0025 as a printed cotton fabric with less than 85% cotton mixed with man-made fibers, over 200 g/m², in sateen weave. The sateen construction provides a smooth, lustrous surface ideal for home textiles.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab test to confirm <85% cotton; discrepancies can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave structure documentation (sateen) and weight certification to avoid scrutiny under Chapter 52 notes
• Ensure colorfastness tests for printed fabrics to meet US labeling requirements and prevent import delays