Printed Twill Weave Polyester Apparel Lining from Germany
A lightweight printed twill weave fabric from 88% polyester staple fibers, designed as lining for jackets and skirts. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00.30 for its twill weave, printed finish, and exceeding 85% artificial staple fiber threshold, fitting the 'other' printed category. It aligns with Chapter 55 woven artificial staple fiber definitions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
• Label with exact fiber percentages and weave type for CBP review; include end-use declaration as lining to avoid apparel duties
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as finished garment, triggering higher quotas