Cotton-Polyester Printed Poplin Fabric from Germany
This wide woven fabric (over 127 cm) blends 60% cotton with 40% polyester staple fibers, featuring yarns of different colors in a poplin weave. It meets Chapter 55 criteria for poplin as a plain weave fabric not of square construction, mixed mainly with cotton and containing less than 85% artificial staple fibers. Primarily used for apparel linings and lightweight garments.
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
• Verify exact fiber content via lab testing to confirm <85% artificial staple; ensure width measurement exceeds 127 cm on invoices
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as 100% cotton under Chapter 52 if blend ratio is disputed