Printed Polyester Heavyweight Luggage Fabric from Germany
Robust printed fabric >170 g/m² composed of 85%+ textured polyester filaments for luggage shells and bags. Classified HTS 5407.54.00.60 matching printed, heavyweight textured polyester criteria from chapter notes. Abrasion-resistant for travel goods manufacturing.
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
• Confirm selvage exclusion in weave calculations per statistical note (a)
• Test yarn twist doesn't exceed 472 turns/meter to qualify as 'flat fabric'
• Cut pieces for luggage assembly may classify as 5407 parts if not further made-up