Abaca-Cotton-Nylon Dress Lining Fabric from Germany
Woven from abaca (Manila hemp, other vegetable fiber), cotton, and nylon for lightweight dress linings. HTS 5311.00.30 applies as it features other vegetable fibers combined with cotton and man-made nylon, providing strength and smoothness. Commonly used in garment construction.
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
• Ensure invoices specify abaca as the base vegetable fiber to avoid Chapter 52 cotton misclassification
• Comply with textile labeling laws for fiber content disclosure on imported yardage
• Test for square construction if claiming sheeting-like properties, per chapter notes