Polyester Printcloth Sheeting Fabric from Germany
This is a plain weave printcloth fabric made from polyester staple fibers mixed mainly with man-made filaments, weighing under 170 g/m², with 43-68 average yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm² in square construction. It certifies as printcloth per statistical note (c), classified under HTS 5515.12.00.30 for its specific weave and composition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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 count (43-68), singles yarns, and square construction via lab tests to confirm printcloth status and avoid reclassification
• Provide mill certificates showing polyester staple > man-made filaments mix; ensure no multiple/cabled yarns per note (c)