Polyester-Merino Wool Sheeting Fabric from Germany
Plain weave sheeting fabric of polyester staple fibers mainly mixed with fine merino wool, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm², under 170 g/m². Falls under HTS 5515.13.10 as other woven polyester staple fabric with animal hair. Excludes printcloth and meets statistical note (b) for sheeting.
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
• Document square construction metrics precisely to distinguish from poplin or broadcloth under statistical notes
• Label merino wool origin accurately for traceability and to prevent reclassification under pure wool headings
• Watch for average yarn number limits; exceeding 68 may shift to other subheadings