Bleached Poly-Cotton Sheeting for Upholstery from Germany
A bleached, plain weave sheeting fabric over 170 g/m² with polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed solely with cotton, not napped, matching HTS 5514.11.0030 criteria excluding printcloth or low-density types. Ideal for heavy-duty upholstery in furniture manufacturing.
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
• Conduct weave analysis to confirm square construction and >33 warp/filling picks per cm per statistical notes to prevent duty disputes
• Label rolls with exact weight, fiber breakdown, and bleaching status; pitfalls include incomplete mill test reports
• Declare as greige if partially processed to avoid higher duties on finished dyed goods