Unbleached Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Germany
Unbleached plain weave cotton sheeting fabric at 170 g/m², ideal for bed linens and apparel linings. Classified under HTS 5212.11.60.90 for other unbleached woven cotton fabrics ≤200 g/m², not denim or plain weave types listed elsewhere. Meets Chapter 52 yarn count and weave exclusivity notes.
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 unbleached state with production records; any optical brighteners trigger bleached classification
• Use square meters per kg (S) for accurate weight verification per U.S. note (b)
• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by specifying 'not for retail sale' to stay in fabric heading vs apparel