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Polyester Duck Sailcloth Material from Germany

High-tenacity polyester staple duck fabric per HTS 5512.19.0040, featuring plain weave with 219+ threads/cm for sail applications. Contains 85%+ polyester staples, excluding cheesecloth or printcloth per chapter definitions. Provides UV and tear resistance for marine use.

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

• Certify fiber tenacity and staple length for synthetic verification

• Avoid declaring as 'broadcloth' to prevent note-based rejection