Printed Cotton-Wool Blend Tie Silk Substitute from Germany
Fine printed fabric 170 g/m² with 39% wool and 61% cotton (not combed), mimicking silk for neckties with subtle stripes. Under HTS 5212.15.10.10 for printed, lightweight 'other' cotton wovens with wool per Chapter 52. Alternative to pricier silks.
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
• Test for exact weave (not twill/denim per subheading note) to stay in 'other'
• Include invoices showing retail fabric vs industrial to prevent end-use shifts