Jute-Cotton Polyester Poplin Shirting Fabric from Germany
A poplin weave fabric blending jute (vegetable fiber), cotton, and polyester man-made fibers, not of square construction and meeting poplin specs under statistical note (b). Classified in HTS 5311.00.30.05 for cotton restraints (314), ideal for casual shirting.
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 precise blend ratios; jute must be principal vegetable fiber to stay in 5311
• Include Category 314 visa documentation for cotton restraint compliance
• Avoid napping that could reclassify under different weave notes