Bleached Cotton-Wool Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is bleached and composed of 70% cotton and 30% wool, classified under HTS 5212.12.60.10 due to being other bleached cotton fabric mixed mainly with wool and under 200 g/m². It is ideal for dress shirts requiring breathability and a soft drape.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm >50% cotton with wool mix for 5212 classification; mislabeling leads to reclassification
• Include bleaching certification and weight documentation (under 200 g/m²) in entry papers to avoid CBP scrutiny
• Check for quota restrictions on wool components and ensure origin certificates for blended textiles