Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Twill for Uniforms from Germany
Dyed 3-thread twill fabric, 280 g/m², 60% polyester staple fibers mixed with 40% cotton, designed for industrial uniforms. HTS 5514.22.00 applies due to weight over 170 g/m², twill weave, dyed, and <85% synthetic staple with cotton.
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
• Submit dyed shade cards and staple yarn specs; customs scrutinizes polyester-cotton ratios
• Avoid bulk packaging without weight proofs—excessive compression can drop apparent g/m² below threshold
• For uniforms end-use, note no special provisions; classify by fabric properties only