Bleached Viscose-Cotton Printcloth Fabric from Germany
Bleached plain weave fabric, 80% viscose staple and 20% cotton, 155 gsm, yarn 55, >33 singles per cm, square but over 168 cm width. HTS 5516.41.00.90 'other' as printcloth statistical note excludes widths >168 cm despite specs. Used for wide apparel or upholstery.
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
• Measure width precisely; certificates must show no combing and singles yarns
• Pitfall: printing post-import reclassifies to 5516.45; declare pre-print status