Heavyweight Blue Denim Fabric from Germany
High-grammage blue denim over 170 g/m² from artificial staple fibers of different colors, average yarn number above 26, not qualifying as poplin exclusion. Falls under HTS 5516.93.00.10 for blue denim statistical suffix (225). Suited for upholstery and bags.
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
• Certify weight exceeds 170 g/m² with mill test certificates to match heavy sheeting definitions
• Declare statistical suffix 225 explicitly on entry documents for blue denim
• Watch for reclassification if yarn number 26 or lower per poplin note (a)(ii)