Unbleached Cotton-Rich Poplin Fabric from Germany
Unbleached poplin weave fabric with artificial staple fibers (<85% polyester) mixed mainly with cotton, plain weave not square and over 170 g/m² average yarn >26. Classified in HTS 5516.41.0010 per Chapter 55 notes excluding cheesecloth or printcloth types. Used in workwear and linings.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document unbleached state with production certificates; avoid bulk packaging misread as industrial
• Test for <85% artificial fibers to prevent reclassification; declare weave density accurately