Poly-Cotton Plaid Shirt Fabric from Germany
A woven fabric blending 60% polyester filament yarn with 40% cotton, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern. Classified under HTS 5407.83.00.90 as it contains less than 85% synthetic filaments mixed mainly with cotton and uses yarns of different colors. Primarily used for casual shirts and blouses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% synthetics; discrepancies lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to justify 'yarns of different colors' provision
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 100% cotton, triggering audits under Chapter 52