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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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