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Bleached Wool-Cotton Denim-Like Twill Shirt Fabric from Germany

Warp-faced twill fabric weighing 190 g/m², 37% wool and 63% cotton, bleached but not qualifying as 'denim' per notes. Fits HTS 5212.12.10.10 as other bleached cotton woven fabric with ≥36% wool, not combed, ≤200 g/m². Ideal for structured shirts.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm twill doesn't meet exact 'denim' definition in subheading notes to avoid 5209.42 misclassification

• Submit average yarn number calculation per US note (b) if questioned on cotton yarn metrics

• Label rolls with exact g/m² and bleached status for CBP inspection