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%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
• 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