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Bleached Textured Polyester Drill Fabric from Germany

A twill weave fabric weighing more than 170 g/m², composed of 85% or more textured polyester filaments in bleached form, ideal for workwear reinforcements. Matches 5407.51.0060 for other woven unbleached/bleached heavy polyester fabrics.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Certify bleaching process documentation to distinguish from raw unprocessed fabrics

• Measure yarn number and ends/picks per cm to exclude from poplin/broadcloth definitions

• Use commercial invoices specifying 'textured polyester' to avoid staple fiber confusion