Navy Blue Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Germany
A 140 g/m² dyed broadcloth of 70% polyester staple and 30% cotton, plain weave with non-square construction fitting the broadcloth definition per statistical note (a), ideal for women's dresses and blouses. The uniform navy dye is applied post-weaving. HTS 5513.21.0020 applies to its polyester-cotton mix under 170 g/m².
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
• Label fiber composition accurately on invoices to meet <85% synthetic rule; include weave analysis to confirm non-square poplin/broadcloth
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring weight, which could trigger 5513.29 for heavier fabrics