Polyester-Rayon Blend Duck Awning Material from Germany
Woven duck (219) from mainly polyester staple fibers with viscose rayon, ideal for awning frames due to its durability and fade resistance. HTS 5515.11.00.35 captures this as 'other' in the polyester-viscose subgroup, compliant with statistical notes excluding multiple/cabled heavy yarns.
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
• Test for square construction; if >33 ends/picks and qualifying yarn, risks sheeting reclass under note (b)
• Accurate invoices with HTS breakdown prevent audits shifting to higher-duty alternatives
• Document staple vs filament to affirm Chapter 55 over 54