Bleached Polyester-Cotton Cross Twill Sheeting from Germany
A bleached 4-thread cross twill fabric of polyester staple fibers primarily mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², suitable for lightweight bed linens or apparel. Classified under HTS 5513.12.00.00 for its twill weave, bleached finish, and precise fiber composition per statistical notes. Not qualifying as 'sheeting' due to twill (not plain weave).
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
• Include bleaching process certification and g/m² weight declaration on commercial invoice
• Pitfall: Avoid classifying as printcloth (5513.11) if weave exceeds twill specs or includes prints