Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Twill Fabric from Germany
This unbleached woven fabric features a 3-thread or 4-thread twill weave made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing under 170 g/m² and containing less than 85% polyester. It fits HTS 5513.12.00.00 due to its specific twill construction, unbleached state, and fiber blend as defined in Chapter 55. Commonly used for casual shirting or linings.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% polyester; provide mill certificates for weave type and weight
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under 5208 if blend ratio is undocumented