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Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Base from Germany

Unbleached plain weave fabric with 60% polyester filaments and 40% cotton, 120 gsm, square construction, 45 singles yarns per sq cm, average yarn number 55. Meets printcloth note (e) specs but unbleached, thus HTS 5407.81.00 for <85% synthetics mixed with cotton. Used as base for printed apparel.

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

• Document yarn count and construction to justify printcloth-like status without printing

• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per note (e); violations may reclassify as generic sheeting

• Bulk imports require mill test reports for fiber blend compliance