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%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)