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Bleached Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Germany

A bleached plain weave sheeting fabric with 75% viscose staple fiber and 25% cotton, 160 gsm, square construction over 33 ends/picks per cm, average yarn number 65, per chapter 55 sheeting definition. Ideal for bed linens. Falls under 5516.41.00 for bleached mixed weave under 85% artificial.

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 bleaching process with chemical analysis to distinguish from unbleached or dyed variants

• Check square construction metrics (ends/picks, yarn number) against statistical notes for sheeting

• Avoid bulk packaging pitfalls by labeling as retail yardage to prevent component reclassification