Polyester Staple Fiber Painter's Duck Drop Cloth from Germany
Painter's drop cloth base fabric of polyester staple duck (219), HTS 5515.19.00.35, heavy plain weave outside statistical sheeting (multiple yarns or non-square). Unfinished rolls for conversion.
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
• Import unfinished to retain Chapter 55; finished drop cloths may hit Chapter 63
• Document gsm precisely; <170g risks cheesecloth or printcloth
• Screen for fire-retardant treatments triggering Chapter 59