Heavy Printed Polycotton Bag Fabric from Germany
Robust 65/35 cotton-polyester printed fabric weighing 230 g/m², used for tote bags and backpacks with custom prints. HTS 5211.59.00 applies as it's a printed 'other' woven fabric with <85% cotton, man-made mix, >200 g/m². Meets chapter notes for average yarn number calculation post-sizing removal.
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
• Calculate and declare average yarn number using HTS formulas if queried by customs
• Import as greige-printed to avoid apparel classification; specify end-use as fabric
• Ensure no denim twill weave per subheading note to stay in 'other fabrics'