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Industrial Poly-Cotton Apron Fabric Dyed from Germany

Dyed plain weave fabric for industrial aprons, polyester staple fibers mainly with cotton, >170 g/m². Classifies under HTS 5514.21.00 for dyed, heavyweight plain weave polyester staple-cotton blend, per chapter exclusions for cheesecloth or light poplins.

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

• Specify industrial end-use on docs to differentiate from apparel

• Test for multiple/cabled yarns; presence may exclude from poplin

• Use HS explanatory notes for binding rulings on blends