Industrial Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Germany
Unbleached or bleached plain weave sheeting >170 g/m² of polyester staple fibers mixed solely with cotton (<85% poly), not napped, as per HTS 5514.11.0030 and chapter statistical notes. Designed for workwear linings and protective covers.
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
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns in warp/filling for >170 g/m² sheeting per note (b)(ii)(A)
• Batch test for fiber ratio; common issue is inconsistent blending leading to reclassification
• Declare end-use if industrial to potentially qualify for lower duties under specific programs