Viscose Printcloth with Spandex Filaments from Germany
Unbleached printcloth of viscose staple (75%) and spandex man-made filaments, plain weave 160 g/m², average yarn 50, square >34/cm² singles. Precisely matches HTS 5516.21.00.30 printcloth definition excluding multiples. Used in stretchy printed sportswear linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
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
• Test for spandex elasticity but ensure it doesn't alter weave to non-plain
• Declare <85% staple explicitly; spandex filaments qualify as man-made
• Watch for weight creep in humid storage affecting g/m² compliance