Kapok-Cotton-Polyester Bag Fabric from Germany
This sturdy woven fabric blends kapok (vegetable fiber from seed pods), cotton, and polyester for reusable shopping bags. It qualifies for HTS 5311.00.30 as a mixed weave of other vegetable fibers with cotton and man-made polyester. Offers eco-friendly padding and strength.
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 kapok sourcing and processing to prove vegetable fiber status under chapter notes
• Avoid bulk packaging that could classify as unfinished goods under different rates
• Check for preferential tariff treatments under trade agreements for blended fabrics