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Bleached Viscose Utility Fabric from Germany

Bleached plain weave viscose staple fiber fabric not fitting sheeting/poplin/printcloth per notes, general utility use. Classifies under HTS 5516.91.00 as other bleached artificial staple woven. Versatile for crafts and interfacings.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

12%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%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 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Detailed construction specs prevent 'other' misclassification to higher duty subheads

• Country-of-origin rules strict for artificial fibers; transshipment risks penalties

• Bulk imports need warehouse bonds for duty deferral on unfinished goods