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Dyed Poly-Cotton Sateen Upholstery Fabric from Germany

Sateen weave fabric dyed, with polyester staple fibers (<85%) mainly mixed with cotton, weight >170 g/m². HTS 5514.23.00 applies to this 'other' category dyed fabric in the polyester staple cotton series. Popular for furniture covers and cushions.

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 sateen float pattern in technical sheets to avoid plain weave confusion

• For upholstery end-use, prepare for potential flammability certs under US import regs

• Batch-test color fastness to prevent rejections on dyeing uniformity