Dyed Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Germany
This woven printcloth fabric contains 70% polyester filament yarn and 30% cotton, dyed throughout, meeting the statistical note definition for printcloth with average yarn numbers 43-68, over 33 singles yarns per square cm, under 170 gsm, and square construction. It is classified under HTS 5407.82.0030 due to less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and being dyed printcloth. Commonly used for lightweight apparel linings and casual blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify yarn count, weave (square construction, >33 singles/cm²), weight (<170 gsm), and fiber content via lab tests to confirm printcloth classification
• Provide dyeing certificates and mill test reports; ensure no multiple/cabled yarns as per statistical note (e)