Dyed Polyester-Cotton Workwear Twill from Germany
Plain weave fabric dyed for durability in workwear, polyester staple fibers under 85% mixed with cotton, >170 g/m². HTS 5514.21.00 applies to this dyed, heavyweight polyester staple-cotton plain weave, distinct from excluded napped or low-density types per chapter 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
• Confirm plain weave via photos/samples; twill patterns may shift to 5514.29.00
• Batch-test for fiber ratio; small deviations can reclassify to pure cotton headings
• Use commercial invoices specifying end-use to avoid apparel-specific scrutiny