Heathered Poly-Cotton Denim-Like Fabric from Germany
190 g/m² fabric mimicking denim with 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, heathered via different colored yarns. Under HTS 5514.30.33.90 for its mixed composition, weight, and polyester staple focus. Suitable for casual apparel and jeans alternatives.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide yarn number averages to ensure compliance with chapter exclusions for broadcloth
• Label as 'of polyester staple fibers' explicitly on docs for quick CBP review
• Test for napping to confirm weave type if resembling statistical note exclusions