Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Lining from Germany
A printed broadcloth fabric for dress linings, made from polyester staple fibers (<85%) mixed with cotton, plain weave under 170 g/m². Classified under HTS 5513.41.0020 as poplin/broadcloth per statistical notes excluding square construction fabrics.
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 with exact fiber percentages and include mill test reports for Customs verification
• Avoid classifying as sheeting by documenting non-square weave (≤33 ends/picks per cm if ≤170g/m²)
• Check for napping; statistical notes allow it but require proof it's plain weave poplin