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Flax-Cotton Printcloth Sheeting Fabric from Germany

This printcloth fabric is a plain weave textile containing less than 85% flax with cotton and man-made fibers, weighing under 200 g/m², meeting the statistical note definition for printcloth with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. Classified under HTS 5309.21.3015 due to its flax content dominance, unbleached/bleached state, and specific printcloth (315) restraints for cotton blends. It's commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and casual blouses.

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

Verify yarn count, weave construction, and fiber content via lab tests to confirm printcloth specs and avoid reclassification

Include detailed invoices specifying flax percentage (<85%), weight (<200 g/m²), and cotton restraint applicability

Watch for bleaching process documentation; unbleached/bleached status affects subheading eligibility