Lightweight Dyed Polyester Dobby Weave from Germany
Dyed dobby patterned fabric with 85%+ non-textured polyester filaments, <170 g/m², under HTS 5407.61.99.30 as other non-specific weaves. Used for decorative blouses. Combines plain weaves exclusively per note (a).
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
• Photograph weave patterns for CBP review; certify no cabled yarns
• Pitfall: dobby misread as jacquard (different HTS)
• Track duty savings vs alternatives