Industrial Polyester-Cotton 3-Twill Sheeting Alternative from Germany
Bleached 3-thread twill industrial fabric mixing polyester staple with cotton >170 g/m², used in machinery covers. Classed under HTS 5514.12.00 for twill, not meeting sheeting defs in notes due to weave. Robust for commercial protective uses.
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
• Differentiate from sheeting; twill excludes it per note (b), confirm via yarn count
• Bulk import only; cut pieces may be parts under different chapters
• Lab test for staple vs filament to prevent Chapter 54 errors