Polyester-Cotton Satin Dress Fabric from Germany
A lightweight printed satin weave fabric made from a blend of polyester staple fibers and cotton, weighing 150 g/m² with less than 85% polyester. It falls under HTS 5513.49.2020 due to its satin weave, printed finish, polyester-cotton mix, and weight not exceeding 170 g/m². Commonly used for women's dresses and blouses.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% polyester mixed mainly with cotton for accurate classification
• Provide weave structure documentation (satin/twill) and weight certificates to avoid misclassification as plain weave
• Ensure printing is considered 'printed' per HTS notes; unprinted shifts to other subheadings