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Heavy Dyed Polyester Curtain Lining Fabric from Germany

A robust dyed fabric over 170 g/m² made from 85%+ textured polyester filaments, used as blackout lining for curtains and drapes. Classified under HTS 5407.52.20.60 for its heavyweight dyed textured polyester weave, excluding lighter variants or non-textured yarns per chapter notes. Provides opacity and insulation in window treatments.

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

• Include mill test certificates proving textured filament content and dyeing process; ensure no coating that could trigger chapter 59

• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to higher duties in lighter subheadings