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Polyester-Viscose Plaid Curtain Fabric from Germany

This woven fabric combines polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with viscose rayon staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors in a plaid pattern, excluding blue denim or jacquard weave. It meets the specifications of HTS 5515.11.00.05 due to its multi-colored yarn construction and material blend. Primarily used for lightweight curtains and home decor.

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 yarn color variation and staple fiber composition via lab tests to confirm 5515 classification and avoid misclassification as uniform color fabrics

• Include detailed weave analysis in documentation, excluding any jacquard elements, and provide certificates of origin for duty preferences

• Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect weight declarations that could shift it to other polyester-viscose subheadings