Industrial Polyester Printcloth 615 Sheeting from Germany
Heavy-duty printcloth meeting note (c) specs: yarn 60, 38 ends/picks per cm², 165 g/m², 88% polyester staple for printing industrial filters. HTS 5512.19.0030 distinguishes it from lighter cheesecloth or sheeting.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
13.6%
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
• Differentiate from sheeting (note b) via >33 singles/cm² proof; audits common for industrial end-use
• Include end-use statement if for non-apparel to avoid apparel quota issues
• Test for napping if applicable—note allows but verify no square construction violation