Wool-Blend Cotton Poplin Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight woven fabric, weighing 180 g/m², is made from combed cotton yarns of different colors blended with 40% wool, ideal for dress shirts. It falls under HTS 5212.14.10.20 as an other woven cotton fabric not exceeding 200 g/m², with 36% or more wool or fine animal hair, using combed yarns. The multi-colored yarns and wool content distinguish it from plain cotton fabrics.
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
• Verify wool content exceeds 36% by weight via lab testing for accurate classification under 5212.14
• Provide certificates confirming combed yarn processing and fabric weight under 200 g/m² to avoid reclassification
• Ensure fiber content labeling complies with FTC rules; common pitfall is under-declaring wool leading to penalties