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Dyed Polyester-Cotton Sateen Fabric from Germany

lustrous sateen weave fabric, 155 g/m², 65% polyester staple fibers mixed with 35% cotton, uniformly dyed. HTS 5513.29.00 covers this as 'other' dyed woven not fitting poplin/sheeting exclusions, synthetic staple dominant under 170 g/m². Popular for dress shirts and 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

• Provide yarn number averages (e.g

• 68 or lower) to align with chapter statistical notes

• Ensure no napping claims unless tested, as it affects sheeting/poplin definitions

• Batch test for shrinkage to preempt post-import apparel manufacturing issues