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Heavy Printed Polyester-Cotton Duck Upholstery Fabric from Germany

Printed upholstery fabric of polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, weight exceeding 170 g/m², classified under HTS 5514.43.0040 for its duck weave (not plain) and printing. Used for heavy-duty furniture covering.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Label fiber composition accurately per FTC rules for blends

• Include weave analysis reports confirming duck structure

• Watch for undervaluation penalties on heavy fabrics