Napped Polyester-Cotton Twill Tarp Material from Germany
Bleached 215 g/m² 4-thread twill fabric with 68% polyester staple fibers and 32% cotton, napped for water resistance in tarpaulins. Classifies to HTS 5514.12.0040 for its composition, weave, weight, and napped texture per Chapter 55 notes.
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
• Provide weave diagrams proving 3/4-thread twill to avoid reclassification as plain weave
• Retain lab reports for fiber % and staple confirmation; customs audits are common