True Hemp Mercerized Yarn from Germany
Mercerized true hemp yarn with enhanced luster and strength for premium shirting. Still classified under HTS 5308.20.00.00 as the mercerization process doesn't change its true hemp fiber identity per chapter definitions. Lustrous finish mimics silk in high-end weaves.
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
• Declare mercerization as finishing process, not altering HTS; provide lab reports on alkali treatment levels; watch for dyeing post-mercerization shifting to colored yarn subs