Polyester-Cotton Blend Printcloth Base from Germany
Dyed printcloth primarily of polyester filament (80%) with minor cotton, <170 g/m², square weave, 55 yarn number, >33 singles/cm², used as base for digital printing in fashion. Classified 5407.92.2040 as it derives from synthetic filament per heading 5407. Meets all printcloth statistical criteria.
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 fiber content precisely; blends must derive from 5404 materials to stay in 5407
• Test for average yarn number (43-68) and square construction to defend against audits