Combed Polyester-Alpaca Blend Printcloth Alternative from Germany
Combed polyester staple fabric mixed mainly with alpaca hair, plain weave approximating printcloth specs but classified as other. Under HTS 5515.13.10.20 for combed mixed synthetic staple with fine animal hair. Suitable for lightweight blouses.
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
• Measure ends/picks precisely; over 33 with 43-68 yarn number risks printcloth reclass
• Alpaca hair needs veterinary certs if questioned as 'fine animal hair'
• Bulk packaging vs retail rolls affects GRI 5 set rules