5516.43.00.15/Cotton-Poly Denim Fabric for Jeans/Germany

Cotton-Poly Denim Fabric for Jeans from Germany

This woven denim fabric contains 80% cotton and 20% polyester staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors in a classic twill weave characteristic of denim. It falls under HTS 5516.43.00.15 as it has less than 85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, specifically classified as 'other denim' due to its weight and construction not fitting narrower categories. Primarily used for manufacturing casual jeans and jackets.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple fibers mixed mainly with cotton, as misdeclaration can lead to reclassification

• Provide weave analysis and yarn color documentation to justify 'denim' and 'yarns of different colors' criteria

• Avoid common pitfalls like importing pre-hemmed pieces, which may shift to apparel headings in Chapter 62