Animal Print Polyester-Cotton Lightweight Fabric from Germany
Printed animal motif plain weave fabric, 130 g/m², 68% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton. Under HTS 5513.41.00 for printed polyester staple-cotton plain weaves ≤170 g/m², not cheesecloth due to thread count. Used in fashion linings or 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
• Ensure <33 ends/picks/cm to avoid cheesecloth note (d) exclusion
• Provide GSM certificates; slight overages reclassify to 5514
• For retail packaging, note if bulk vs consumer packs affects valuation