Lightweight Blue Denim Printcloth Alternative from Germany
This blue denim-style fabric uses synthetic staple fibers in a plain weave under 170 g/m² with 43-68 yarn numbers and >33 singles yarns per cm², but classified under HTS 5515.99.90.10 as blue denim overriding printcloth exclusion. Napped finish for softness, ideal for casual wear linings.
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
• Submit weave analysis proving >33 singles yarns/cm² but emphasize denim color/weave to stay in blue denim breakout
• Ensure width <168 cm if claiming printcloth-like specs to align with note (ii)