Polyester Sheeting Fabric 613 from Germany
This is a plain weave polyester staple fiber fabric weighing 150 gsm, of square construction with over 33 warp ends and filling picks per sq cm, and average yarn number 65, classified as sheeting under statistical note (b)(i) for HTS 5512.99.0020. It meets the criteria for synthetic staple fiber content over 85% and is used in bedding and apparel linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight, yarn count, and construction via lab testing to confirm sheeting classification per statistical note (b)
• Provide mill test certificates documenting 85%+ synthetic staple fiber content to avoid reclassification