Polyester Staple Printcloth for Apparel from Germany
Lightweight printcloth fabric from polyester staple fibers mixed solely with polyester filaments, plain weave of square construction, 55 average yarn number, <170 g/m², >33 singles yarns/cm², not napped. Classed under 5515.91.0030 for its printcloth definition matching statistical note (c)(i) non-combed type.
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
• Use independent lab testing for weight, yarn number, and construction to support 5515.91.0030 entry
• Ensure invoice specifies 'printcloth (626)' and references HTS statistical criteria
• Avoid misdeclaration as sheeting; printcloth requires specific yarn counts unlike broader sheeting note (b)