Cotton-Polyester Twill Poplin Fabric from Germany
This unbleached twill weave fabric is made from 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, weighing 150 g/m². It falls under HTS 5513.19.00.50 as a synthetic staple fiber fabric containing less than 85% synthetics, mixed mainly with cotton, in twill weave and under 170 g/m². Commonly used for lightweight shirts and blouses.
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% synthetics; ensure weight documentation under 170 g/m²
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52