Brushed Polyester-Cotton Flannel Sheeting from Germany
Printed plain weave sheeting fabric over 170 g/m², napped (brushed) on both sides, mixed mainly cotton with <85% polyester staple fibers. Fits statistical note (b)(ii) for heavyweight sheeting, providing flannel-like warmth for shirts and pajamas. The nap enhances insulation and hand-feel.
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
• Conduct fiber burn tests to prove <85% synthetics; customs often challenges blend ratios
• Specify napping direction (one or both sides) in invoices to match 613 statistical suffix
• Ensure no multiple/cabled yarns used, as per sheeting exclusions in note (b)(ii)(A)