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Blue Denim Printcloth Alternative from Germany

Woven blue denim-style fabric from multi-colored artificial staple yarns, 43-68 yarn number, over 33 singles per cm², under 170 g/m², but not true printcloth due to yarn dyeing per note (c). HTS 5516.93.00.10 applies for different color yarns. Used in casual shirting.

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 singles yarn usage and absence of multiples/cabled yarns to distinguish from printcloth exclusions

• Test for exact width if under 168 cm to avoid note (c)(ii) printcloth classification

• Use detailed weave analysis reports for CBP review during entry