Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Printcloth from Germany
Plain weave printcloth from polyester staple and cotton, unbleached, 140 g/m², with >33 singles yarns/cm for printing preparation. HTS 5513.13.00 applies as unbleached polyester staple cotton mix <85% synthetic, <170 g/m², fitting printcloth specs but not combed.
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
• Document yarn numbers 43-68 and square construction; test for no multiples/cabled yarns
• Pitfall: incorrect weight declaration leading to 5514 reclassification