Bleached Polyester Broadcloth 614 from Germany
A bleached broadcloth fabric (statistical suffix 614) made from 90% polyester staple fibers, plain weave, 140 gsm, with uneven warp/filling density. Meets poplin/broadcloth criteria by excluding low-density lightweights per note (a)(i). Used for shirting and casual wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
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
• Label as 'broadcloth 614' only if matching statistical definitions; customs may require weave analysis
• Include bleaching process documentation to differentiate from unbleached under same HTS