Multi-Color Poly-Cotton Broadcloth from Germany
A lightweight broadcloth with 70% polyester staple fibers mixed with 30% cotton, 140 g/m², featuring yarns of various colors for patterned effects. Classified under HTS 5513.31.00.00 for its plain weave, sub-85% synthetic content mainly with cotton, and low weight. Not square construction, qualifying as broadcloth per chapter notes.
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
• Include detailed yarn count and construction specs to distinguish from sheeting or printcloth
• Ensure country-of-origin marking complies with textile rules for blended fabrics
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester-cotton blends from specific origins