Acetate Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Germany
A uniformly dyed broadcloth fabric from acetate filament yarns, plain weave not of square construction, suitable for women's dresses with its smooth sheen and lightweight drape at 140 gsm. Classified in 5408.32.90.20 as it meets poplin/broadcloth definitions: plain weave, napped finish optional, excluding heavier or square weaves. Ideal for summer apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Label fiber content precisely as '100% acetate' and ensure dyeing uniformity to prevent misclassification as yarn-dyed
• Include weave analysis report confirming >33 ends/picks per sq cm exclusion for poplin status