Heavyweight Polyester-Cotton Denim-Like Twill from Germany
This robust 3-thread twill fabric over 170 g/m² mixes polyester staple with cotton in varied yarn colors, mimicking denim for casual jackets. Its weight and weave provide durability for outerwear. HTS 5514.30.32 applies due to synthetic staple base, cotton mix, and color differentiation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Conduct grammage tests to prove >170 g/m²; retain mill certificates
• Pitfall: confusing with Chapter 52 if cotton appears dominant visually