Dyed Poly-Cotton Sheeting Fabric from Germany
Dyed plain weave sheeting fabric with 70% polyester staple fibers and 30% cotton, 160 gsm, square construction with >33 ends/picks per cm. Falls under HTS 5516.42.00.90 due to <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton, dyed, and matching sheeting specs but 'other'. Ideal for bedding.
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
• Document square construction and pick count to distinguish from printcloth exclusions
• Label with precise percentages; blends over 50% cotton risk Chapter 52
• Check for napping, as it affects poplin/broadcloth definitions