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Printed Polyester Voile Sheer Fabric from Germany

A lightweight printed voile fabric composed of 100% polyester staple fibers, plain weave under 170 g/m², used for curtains and scarves. Classified under HTS 5516.14.00 due to exceeding 85% artificial staple fiber content and featuring printed floral designs. Its sheer transparency makes it ideal for decorative overlays.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

Import Tips

Measure yarn count and picks per cm to confirm not qualifying as printcloth; declare exact g/m² weight accurately; watch for misclassification as cheesecloth if low density