Vintage Wash Blue Denim Cotton-Acrylic Fabric from Germany
Pre-washed blue denim fabric blending cotton with less than 85% acrylic staple fibers, featuring differently colored yarns in twill construction. Classified precisely under HTS 5516.43.00.10 for blue denim (225). Popular for distressed jeans and shirts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Note washing process on invoices but confirm base fabric meets unworn denim specs
• Lab test for fiber ratios post-wash to prevent disputes
• Avoid classifying as 'finished garment fabric' if sold in bulk