Unbleached Polyester Twill for Upholstery from Germany
Heavyweight unbleached twill weave fabric from 90% polyester staple fibers, ideal for upholstery linings. It matches HTS 5512.11.0060 criteria: unbleached, 85%+ polyester staple, twill weave (617).
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
• Test for staple fiber length to differentiate from filament yarns, crucial for Chapter 55 entry
• Declare intended end-use if industrial to potentially qualify for lower duties or quotas
• Watch for contamination; pure polyester certification prevents reclassification as mixed