Printed Cotton-Viscose Sheeting Fabric from Germany
A square construction printed sheeting fabric with 70% cotton and 30% viscose staple fibers, 160 gsm, ideal for bed linens. Classified under HTS 5516.44.00 for printed wovens with <85% artificial staple mixed with cotton. Meets sheeting definition with >33 ends/picks per cm.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%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 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document square construction and pick count (>33/cm) to qualify as sheeting under statistical notes
• Include printing process certification; reactive prints common for cotton blends
• Avoid bulk packaging misclassification; retail-wound rolls stay in 5516