Polyester-Cotton Printed Sheeting Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave printed fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weighing over 170 g/m², classified as sheeting under HTS 5514.41.0030 because it meets the square construction and density criteria for sheeting while being printed and not napped. It is commonly used for apparel linings and lightweight upholstery.
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
• Verify fiber content via lab testing to ensure <85% polyester and mainly cotton mix, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification
• Provide weave analysis and weight certification to confirm sheeting definition and >170 g/m² threshold
• Include printing process documentation to distinguish from unprinted fabrics under 5514.41.0030