Mixed Color Polyester Printcloth Alternative from Germany
Woven polyester staple fabric with different color yarns designed to mimic printcloth specs but using color variation in weave per note (c) parameters, avoiding true printcloth exclusion. Under HTS 5515.99.90.05 for non-denim, non-jacquard multi-color wovens. For lightweight apparel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Differentiate from printcloth by proving color is in yarns, not printed, via fiber analysis
• Measure width and ensure under 168 cm if claiming note (c) adjacency
• Batch test for singles yarns only, no folded/cabled to match note exclusions