Bleached Polyester Dress Interlining from Germany
Lightweight bleached non-textured polyester filament fabric, 130 g/m², used as fusible interlining in dresses. Falls under HTS 5407.61.99.10 as other unbleached/bleached polyester ≥85%, ≤170 g/m². Provides structure without bulk in garment construction.
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 fusible dot pattern specs but classify based on base fabric, not adhesive application
• Request binding ruling for interlining vs. final garment use to prevent upcharge
• Test for exact filament texture; textured versions jump to higher-rate 5407.62