Printed Poly-Cotton Broadcloth Dress Fabric from Germany
A heavyweight plain weave broadcloth of polyester staple fibers mixed with cotton over 170 g/m², printed with floral motifs for dresses. Classified in HTS 5514.41.00 due to its printed polyester-cotton composition, plain weave, and weight exceeding chapter thresholds. It qualifies as broadcloth but adheres to poplin/broadcloth definitions without exclusions.
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 average yarn number to confirm compliance with poplin/broadcloth notes, avoiding misclassification
• Label rolls with exact weight per m² and fiber breakdown for CBP verification
• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use, potentially shifting to other headings