Unbleached Polyester Chiffon Fabric from Germany
Lightweight unbleached chiffon woven from 100% polyester filaments, 120 g/m², with open plain weave not qualifying as square construction. Meets HTS 5407.69.1010 criteria for unbleached polyester ≥85%, ≤170 g/m². Used for evening wear overlays and decorative scarves.
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 yarn twist <472 turns/m for 'flat fabric' status; twisted yarns may shift classification
• Label rolls with exact g/m² and % polyester; customs often weighs samples for verification
• Avoid misdeclaring as apparel fabric—import as greige (unbleached) to match subheading