Dyed Cotton-Polyester Sheeting Fabric from Germany
This plain weave fabric weighs 160 gsm, contains 60% cotton and 40% polyester staple fibers, mixed mainly with cotton, and meets sheeting criteria with square construction and over 33 warp ends per cm. It is dyed evenly for uniform color. Classified under 5516.42.00.27 as dyed sheeting of artificial staple fibers less than 85% mixed mainly with cotton.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
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
• Verify fiber content via lab tests to confirm <85% artificial staple and mainly cotton mix per statistical notes
• Provide weave specs (gsm, ends/picks per cm, yarn number) in documentation to prove 'sheeting' classification
• Avoid mislabeling as printcloth; ensure no print patterns and meets square construction over 33 ends/cm