Polyester Satin Dress Lining Fabric from Germany
A woven fabric made from artificial polyester filament yarns of different colors in a satin weave, typically used as lining for dresses and skirts. It falls under HTS 5408.33.90.50 due to its satin weave construction, multi-colored yarns, and classification as other woven fabrics of artificial filaments not specified elsewhere. The smooth, lustrous surface provides a slippery finish ideal for garment linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Verify yarn composition via lab testing to confirm artificial filament content over 85%; ensure weave documentation matches satin/twill per statistical note (a)
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as plain weave, leading to different headings