Fire-Resistant Modacrylic Oxford Fabric from Germany
Specialty oxford cloth with 95% modacrylic staple fibers for industrial safety apparel, 190 gsm, plain weave not of square construction per notes. HTS 5512.29.0045 applies due to acrylic/modacrylic dominance and oxford designation (227). Used in protective workwear for flame retardancy.
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
• Obtain NFPA or similar certifications for modacrylic content to facilitate customs verification
• Specify 'not of square construction' in tech specs if over 170 gsm to align with poplin/broadcloth allowance
• Bundle with care labels for industrial end-use to prevent retail apparel misrouting