Checkered Textured Polyester Bag Fabric from Germany
A durable woven fabric of 89% textured polyester filaments featuring checkered patterns from differently colored yarns, classified under HTS 5407.53.20. Commonly used for tote bags and luggage linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify against shrinkage for bag applications; declare intended use carefully to avoid end-use reclassification
• Pitfall: mixed filament types lowering polyester percentage