Dyed Acetate Staple Lining Fabric from Germany
Fine plain weave lining fabric from 100% acetate staple fibers, dyed in various shades for garment interiors. HTS 5516.12.00.90 covers this as other dyed artificial staple wovens over 85%, not fitting cheesecloth density. Slippery for easy wear.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm acetate as artificial via solubility tests for customs validation
• Record g/m² and thread count against chapter exclusions
• Avoid bulk packing misdeclared as industrial rolls