5516.23.00.90/Polyester-Cotton Multi-Color Plaid Shirt Fabric/Germany

Polyester-Cotton Multi-Color Plaid Shirt Fabric from Germany

This woven fabric contains 70% artificial staple fibers mixed with 30% polyester filament yarns of different colors, forming a distinctive plaid pattern ideal for casual shirts. It falls under HTS 5516.23.00.90 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers, mixed mainly with man-made filaments, and features yarns of different colors. The 'other' category applies as it does not fit specific subheadings like jacquard or sateen weave.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm less than 85% artificial staple fibers and filament mixing for accurate classification

• Provide mill certificates and yarn specifications to customs to avoid misclassification as 100% staple fiber fabrics

• Label color yarn composition clearly to prevent disputes over 'yarns of different colors' criterion