Unbleached 100% Polyester Square Weave Sheeting from Germany
Unbleached greige sheeting of 100% polyester staple fibers, 145 gsm, 38x38 threads/cm², yarn #64, plain weave. HTS 5512.11.0027 applies as unbleached sheeting meeting note (b)(i) criteria: square, >33 threads/cm², ≤170 gsm, yarn ≤68, not printcloth excluded types. Common for apparel interlinings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide mill test reports confirming ≥85% polyester staple via fiber analysis to prevent Chapter 54 filament confusion
• Document exact gsm and construction; weights >170gsm may shift to note (b)(ii) exclusions if not qualifying