Bleached Linen Upholstery Grade Fabric from Germany
Bleached 87% flax wide fabric (>127 cm) for furniture upholstery, plain weave not of square construction. Classified HTS 5309.11.00.10 for bleached high-flax content and width. Exceeds broadcloth exclusions per chapter note (b)(ii) due to yarn number.
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
• Test average yarn number to confirm not broadcloth per note (b); document for tariff disputes
• Check if napped surface meets note (f) definition to avoid pile fabric confusion
• Use proper packaging to prevent creasing during ocean freight