Heavy Polyester-Cotton Cross Twill Workwear Fabric from Germany
This durable cross twill fabric exceeds 170 g/m², mixed mainly with cotton and less than 85% polyester staple fibers, incorporating yarns of different colors for camouflage or striped effects. Classified in HTS 5514.30.32.80 for its 3/4-thread twill (including cross), heavy weight, specific fiber blend, and multi-color yarns per Chapter 55 definitions. Suited for industrial uniforms and bags.
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
• Document staple fiber length and crimp to distinguish from filament yarns, avoiding shift to Chapter 54
• For workwear end-use, provide invoices showing fabric-only import; finished garments risk Chapter 62 reclass
• Test for shrinkage and colorfastness; US customs may require proof against poplin/broadcloth misclassification