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Industrial Polyester Oxford Fabric from Germany

High-tenacity polyester staple fiber oxford cloth for industrial applications like protective covers, classified under 5512.19.00.50 for its 85%+ polyester content and oxford basketweave not meeting poplin exclusions.

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

• Specify end-use in documentation for industrial vs retail to avoid quota issues

• Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence could shift to sheeting exclusion under note (b)(ii)