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Printed Rayon-Polyamide Voile Fabric from Germany

A lightweight, sheer printed voile fabric blending 75% rayon staple fibers with 25% polyamide filaments, featuring intricate paisley prints. Classified under HTS 5516.24.00.95 for printed woven fabrics containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed with man-made filaments, in the 'other' category due to its voile construction not matching defined types like poplin or sheeting. The filament mix and printing qualify it precisely.

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

• Document filament vs staple ratio with invoices and test reports; check for napping which could affect sheeting classification

• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as greige goods

• Ensure print durability tests for customs scrutiny