Flax-Cotton-Rayon Printcloth Alternative from Germany
Plain weave fabric resembling printcloth specs (43-68 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², 150 g/m²) from 65% flax, 20% cotton, 15% rayon. Under HTS 5311.00.30.70 as other vegetable (flax) with cotton/man-made blends subject to restraints, not true printcloth due to flax base.
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
• Test yarn numbers and construction to align with printcloth notes for accurate description
• Maintain records of uncombed status if applicable per note (g)
• Bundle with quota license applications for man-made components