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Bag and Tote Blue Denim Polyester Material from Germany

Versatile 230 gsm blue denim woven from 86% polyester staple fibers for handbags, backpacks, and totes. HTS 5512.99.0010 covers this as blue denim (225) high-synthetic fabric. Offers denim style for accessories.

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

• Specify 'luggage fabric' on invoices for correct end-use classification

• Provide seam strength tests for bag production validation

• Avoid sets with hardware to prevent 'luggage article' duties