Floral Printed Printcloth for Apparel from Germany
Floral-printed plain weave printcloth for dresses, <170 g/m², average yarn 55, >35 singles/cm², square construction, 60% cotton/40% viscose staple fibers. HTS 5516.44.0030 applies due to printed printcloth specs in note (c) and <85% artificial fibers.
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
• Submit construction weave samples if requested; square construction critical for printcloth
• Declare as fabric rolls, not apparel, to prevent Chapter 62 misclassification
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain polyester staple blends