White Cotton-Rich Poly Sheeting Fabric 613 from Germany
White (bleached) sheeting fabric weighing 160 g/m², 50% polyester staple fibers and 50% cotton, plain weave with square construction >33 ends/picks per cm, yarn number 68, per note (b)(i). Commonly used for institutional uniforms or draperies. HTS 5513.19.0020 applies to <85% synthetics mixed with cotton, <170 g/m² sheeting.
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
• Use AATCC test methods for fiber content verification to prevent customs disputes
• Specify 'sheeting (613)' in invoices with technical specs matching statistical note (b)
• Watch for napping; note allows it but document if present to avoid printcloth confusion