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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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