Unbleached Polyester-Cotton Broadcloth from Germany
Unbleached plain weave broadcloth, 65% polyester staple mixed solely with cotton, 180 gsm, yarn number 25, not square. Under HTS 5516.41.00.90 as 'other' unbleached; statistical poplin/broadcloth excludes >170 gsm with low yarn number. For workwear or 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
• Lab certify yarn number >26 to avoid poplin; heavy weight needs weight declaration
• Common issue: napping post-import moves to statistical exclusions