Poly-Cotton Printed Bedskirt Voile from Germany
Sheer printed voile fabric, 145 g/m² with 72% polyester staple and 28% cotton, used for bedskirts and drapery. HTS 5513.49.20.90 covers this printed 'other' woven mix under 170 g/m², as plain weave with low density not qualifying as cheesecloth (over 33 ends/picks limit).
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
• Test for exact thread count to rule out cheesecloth reclassification
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use as home furnishing if applicable
• Partner with labs for fiber content verification