Abaca-Cotton Elastane Poplin Sportswear Fabric from Germany
Poplin weave fabric blending abaca (vegetable fiber), cotton, and elastane, non-square construction qualifying as broadcloth under HTS 5311.00.30.05 with cotton restraints (314). Ideal for activewear.
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
• Document stretch properties without pile to avoid Chapter 58
• Ensure quota proration for partial year imports
• Check for multiple/cabled yarns that exclude poplin status