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Automotive Seat Cover Polyester Fabric Dyed from Germany

Dyed textured polyester filament fabric weighing more than 170 g/m², with 85%+ composition, for car and truck seat covers. Classified in HTS 5407.52.20.60 as other heavyweight dyed textured polyester woven fabrics. Engineered for abrasion resistance in vehicle interiors.

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

• Comply with FMVSS flammability standards via documentation; distinguish from industrial knits

• Common issue: end-use statements triggering quotas if misdeclared