Polyester-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Germany
This plain weave printcloth fabric contains less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with polyester man-made filaments, weighs under 170 g/m², and meets printcloth specs with 43-68 yarn numbers and over 33 singles yarns per cm². It features yarns of different colors, classifying it under HTS 5516.23.00.30 for its specific construction and mixed fiber composition.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify exact yarn count, weight, and weave to confirm printcloth status per statistical notes; obtain mill test certificates for fiber content
• Watch for misclassification as sheeting if square construction exceeds specs