Unbleached Cotton-Rich Twill Fabric from Germany
This 75% cotton / 25% polyester staple fiber twill weave fabric weighs 200 g/m² and is unbleached, fitting 'other woven fabrics' under HTS 5514.19.90.90. It contains less than 85% synthetic fibers mixed mainly with cotton, exceeding 170 g/m², used for workwear or bags. Not poplin, broadcloth, sheeting, printcloth, or cheesecloth per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit weave diagrams confirming twill structure, avoiding plain weave misclassification
• Use certified scales for weight verification over 170 g/m² to prevent reclassification