Marine-Grade Polyester Oxford Cloth from Germany
UV-stabilized polyester staple oxford cloth at 92% synthetic content, classified under HTS 5512.99.0045 for oxford-specific statistical note (227). Basketweave construction excludes it from printcloth or cheesecloth definitions.
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
• Include treatment certifications (UV, mildew) but emphasize base fabric classification unchanged
• Measure width and weight precisely; >168 cm widths affect printcloth note applicability
• Prevent undervaluation claims by providing comparable U.S. oxford cloth pricing data