Dyed Wool-Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is dyed evenly and contains 40% wool blended with 60% combed cotton. It falls under HTS 5212.13.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric that is combed, dyed, under 200 g/m², and has 36% or more wool by weight. The poplin weave provides a smooth finish ideal for tailored shirts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify exact wool content via lab testing as it must be ≥36% by weight for this subheading; misclassification risks penalties
• Provide dyeing process certification and combed cotton documentation to customs for smooth clearance
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect weight declaration—measure g/m² post-scouring per US note formulas