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