Antimicrobial Polyester-Cotton Yarn from Germany
Polyester staple yarn (25%) treated with silver-ion antimicrobial and blended 75% cotton for medical uniforms. HTS 5509.92.00.00 for synthetic staple mixed mainly cotton; treatment doesn't change fiber classification. Bulk for institutional fabric production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Disclose antimicrobial treatment but note it doesn't alter HTS fiber basis
• Include safety data sheets for chemical treatments