Lightweight Poly-Cotton Checkered Fabric from Germany
This 160 g/m² plain weave fabric mixes 75% polyester staple fibers with 25% cotton, using yarns of different colors for a checkered design. It qualifies for HTS 5513.31.00.00 as a sub-85% synthetic blend mainly with cotton, under 170 g/m² weight limit. Commonly used in casual blouses and scarves.
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
• Conduct independent weave density tests to ensure plain weave compliance
• Document supplier yarn color specs to support 'different colors' declaration
• Check for quotas on polyester-cotton blends from Asia; apply for licenses early