40s Yarn Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting from Germany
Woven sheeting fabric using 40s average yarn number, 70% cotton/30% polyester, 150 gsm, square weave with 40 ends and picks per cm, piece-dyed for apparel lining. Meets Chapter 55 sheeting definition (b)(i) under 170 gsm. HTS 5516.42.00.27 applies to this dyed, cotton-main mix.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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 yarn number (68 or lower) and exact weave density to distinguish from poplin/broadcloth exclusions
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'sheeting' and dyeing process to prevent reclassification