Unbleached Polyester Staple Broadcloth from Germany
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth from polyester staple fibers, 165 gsm, not square, over 33 ends/picks per cm, excluded from poplin note (a)(i) due to weight. For shirt linings. HTS 5512.91.00 for unbleached high-staple synthetic fabrics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document non-square construction and yarn number >26 to differentiate from poplin
• Use mill certificates for fiber type verification
• Avoid napping if intending poplin classification, per notes